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. 1377 // December 17, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the accomplishments of Norman Yoshio Mineta, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: MICHAEL HONDA (D-CA)

Honors the accomplishments and legacy of Norman Yoshio Mineta for his groundbreaking contributions to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and for his dedication and service to the United States. Memorializes the sacrifices and suffering that many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders endured in the pursuit of truth, liberty, justice, and equality for all.

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

Won the vote · Yea

384 votes, representing 207,160,266 people88.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.7% 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
YeaWon38488.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.7%