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. 1146 // March 10, 2010

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.

Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

225 votes, representing 118,059,353 people50.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

195 votes, representing 108,751,173 people46.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
YeaWon22550.3%
NayLost19546.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%