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. 1434 // June 23, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Sponsor: GARY MILLER (R-CA)

Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month. Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families. Reaffirms the importance of homeownership in the nation's economy and its central role in our national economic recovery.

Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

405 votes, representing 217,540,099 people92.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

6 votes, representing 3,813,287 people1.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.7% 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
YeaWon40592.7%
NayLost61.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.7%