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

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H.R. 4851 // April 15, 2010

Continuing Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: SANDER LEVIN (D-MI)

Continuing 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 June 2, 2010. Postpones the termination of the program until November 6, 2010.

Economics and Public Finance 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 141,291,808 people60.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

38 votes, representing 80,439,676 people34.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon5960.2%
NayLost3834.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%