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. 1321 // July 1, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand.

Sponsor: Eni Faleomavaega (D-AS)

Affirms the support of the people and the government of the United States for a strong alliance with Thailand. Calls for the restoration of peace and stability in Thailand. Urges all parties involved in the political crisis in Thailand to renounce the use of violence and to resolve their differences peacefully.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

411 votes, representing 221,864,852 people94.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 2,263,800 people1.0%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
YeaWon41194.5%
NayLost41.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%