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. 1085 // February 24, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States

Sponsor: CORRINE BROWN (D-FL)

Supports the goals and ideals of National African American History Month. Honors and celebrates the important contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history to the U.S. transportation and infrastructure systems.

Transportation and Public Works Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

419 votes, representing 225,885,214 people96.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon41996.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%