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.Res. 1031 // December 8, 2010

Motion to Forever Disqualify G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to Hold and Enjoy Any Office of Honor, Trust, or Profit Under the United States

Sponsor: JOHN CONYERS (D-MI)

Impeaches G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth articles of impeachment. Declares that, while a U.S. district court judge, G. Thomas Porteous, engaged in a pattern of conduct incompatible with the trust and confidence placed in him as a judge.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

94 votes, representing 224,115,683 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 2,154,536 people0.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.6% 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
YeaWon9495.5%
NayLost20.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.6%