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. 84 // May 13, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.

Sponsor: ZACH WAMP (R-TN)

Supports the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month. Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, all federal departments and agencies, states, localities, organizations, and media to annually observe a National Military Appreciation Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 224,610,599 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%