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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House vote: H.Con.Res. 301 // July 27, 2010

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan

Sponsor: DENNIS KUCINICH (D-OH)

S. S. Armed Forces from Pakistan: (1) by no later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the day on which this concurrent resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove the Armed Forces before the end of that period, by no later than December 31, 2010, or such earlier date as the President determines that the Armed Forces can safely be removed.

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

Won the vote · Nay

372 votes, representing 202,114,368 people86.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

38 votes, representing 19,599,068 people8.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
NayWon37286.1%
YeaLost388.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%