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

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House vote: H.R. 5307 // September 23, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass

Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2010

Sponsor: Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ)

Ultralight Smuggling Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to aviation smuggling to extend its coverage of aircraft to ultralight vehicles, as defined by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

412 votes, representing 222,592,730 people94.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 1,635,776 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon41294.8%
NayLost30.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%