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

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House vote: H.R. 5327 // May 20, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass

United States-Israel Rocket and Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act

Sponsor: Glenn Nye (D-VA)

United States-Israel Rocket and Missile Defense Cooperation and Support Act - Authorizes the President to provide assistance to the government of Israel for the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of the Iron Dome Short Range Artillery Rocket Defense System for purposes of intercepting short-range rockets, missiles, and mortars launched against Israel.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

410 votes, representing 221,430,673 people94.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 1,951,782 people0.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
YeaWon41094.4%
NayLost40.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%