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. 1428 // November 16, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and education for the city

Sponsor: Yvette Clarke (D-NY)

Recognizes the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn and for its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and education for New York City.

Agriculture and Food Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

401 votes, representing 216,213,890 people92.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 7.9% 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
YeaWon40192.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.9%