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

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House vote: H.Res. 1072 // March 2, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and excellence in higher education.

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

Recognizes Louisiana State University for over 150 years of service and excellence in higher education. Congratulates the University on its 150th anniversary.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

383 votes, representing 205,796,935 people87.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 12.3% 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
YeaWon38387.7%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.3%