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. 1042 // April 13, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl.

Sponsor: Walter Minnick (D-ID)

Commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl and for completing an undefeated, 14-0 season.

Sports and Recreation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

385 votes, representing 206,949,356 people88.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 508,599 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.6% 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
YeaWon38588.2%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.6%