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. 1735 // December 1, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its uprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010

Sponsor: HOWARD BERMAN (D-CA)

Condemns North Korea for its unprovoked November 2010 military attack against South Korea in violation of the Korean War Armistice Agreement and for causing civilian casualties. Expresses condolences to the South Korean victims and their families. Stands in solidarity with the people and government of the Republic of Korea at this time of national crisis.

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

Won the vote · Yea

403 votes, representing 216,791,926 people92.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,110,365 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.1% 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
YeaWon40392.4%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.1%