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. 1301 // May 5, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

Sponsor: CORRINE BROWN (D-FL)

Recognizes the important contributions trains and Amtrak make to the national transportation system. Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day as designated by Amtrak. Urges the people of the United States to recognize such a day as an opportunity to celebrate passenger rail and to learn more about trains.

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

296 votes, representing 156,766,688 people66.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

119 votes, representing 67,330,443 people28.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon29666.8%
NayLost11928.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%