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. 1270 // April 22, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Month.

Sponsor: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA)

Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month. Encourages colleges, universities, and other organizations to hold events to honor Mathematics Awareness Month. Supports increased public awareness and appreciation for the importance of mathematics at all levels of the educational system in the United States.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

407 votes, representing 219,968,818 people93.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,095,781 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon40793.7%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%