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.Res. 1040 // March 20, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States.

Sponsor: VICTOR SNYDER (D-AR)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States.

Arts, Culture, Religion Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 215,922,332 people92.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.0% 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
YeaWon39992.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.0%