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

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House vote: H.R. 131 // March 9, 2009Needed two-thirds to pass

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

Sponsor: ELTON GALLEGLY (R-CA)

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) develop other federal activities to honor Ronald Reagan. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

371 votes, representing 198,181,409 people85.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

19 votes, representing 9,894,491 people4.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.3% 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
YeaWon37185.4%
NayLost194.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.3%