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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Spoken For.
House vote: H.Res. 1460 // July 1, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting the ecosystem and supporting the goals and ideals of National Pollinator Week

Sponsor: ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)

Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem. Supports the goals of National Pollinator Week.

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

412 votes, representing 222,560,080 people94.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.2% 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
YeaWon41294.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%