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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H.Con.Res. 321 // September 29, 2010

H. Con. Res. 321

Sponsor: Michael Arcuri (D-NY)

Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 29, 2010, through Friday, October 8, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, September 29, 2010, through Friday, November 12, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 15, 2010.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

54 votes, representing 143,570,404 people61.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

39 votes, representing 83,458,404 people35.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5461.2%
NayLost3935.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.3%