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.R. 4213 // July 22, 2010

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: CHARLES RANGEL (D-NY)

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 with respect to the state-established individual emergency unemployment compensation account (EUCA). Extends the final date for entering a federal-state agreement under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program through November 30, 2010. Postpones the termination of the program until April 30, 2011.

Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

59 votes, representing 146,706,510 people62.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

39 votes, representing 83,819,288 people35.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.8% 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
YeaWon5962.5%
NayLost3935.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.8%