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. 59 // September 14, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability.

Sponsor: LEE TERRY (R-NE)

Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes caregiving as a profession; (2) supports the private home car industry and the efforts of family caregivers nationwide by encouraging individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors; (3) encourages accessible and affordable care for seniors; (4) reviews federal policies and supports current federal programs which address the needs of seniors and their family caregivers; and (5) encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue working to educate people on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to meet seniors' personal needs.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

387 votes, representing 206,352,061 people88.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 11.1% 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
YeaWon38788.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.1%