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. 1571 // September 14, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida

Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL)

Congratulates Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its academic excellence and service to Florida residents.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

378 votes, representing 203,688,363 people86.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 13.2% 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
YeaWon37886.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken013.2%