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. 1173 // March 18, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulating the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the trail

Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-VT)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail in Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulates the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the Trail.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 220,753,333 people94.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 525,600 people0.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.7% 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
YeaWon40994.1%
NayLost10.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.7%