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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House vote: H.R. 6419 // November 18, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act

Sponsor: JIM MCDERMOTT (D-WA)

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Continuation Act - 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 February 28, 2011. Postpones the termination of the program until July 31, 2011.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

154 votes, representing 85,753,369 people36.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

258 votes, representing 136,278,750 people58.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 13.5 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon15436.5%
YeaLost25858.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.4%