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. 1556 // July 27, 2010

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan

Sponsor: JAMES MCGOVERN (D-MA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan.

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

Won the vote · Yea

222 votes, representing 116,292,040 people49.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

196 votes, representing 109,273,727 people46.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 0.4 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon22249.6%
NayLost19646.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%