In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Spoken For.
House vote: H.Con.Res. 284 // June 30, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the work and importance of special education teachers.

Sponsor: PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)

Recognizes the amount of work it requires to be a special education teacher. Commends special education teachers for their sacrifice and dedication while providing the quality life skills to individuals with special needs.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

415 votes, representing 224,061,712 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon41595.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%