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. 1759 // December 15, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for designation of January 23rd as "Ed Roberts Day".

Sponsor: GEORGE MILLER (D-CA)

Expresses support for the designation of an "Ed Roberts Day" and acknowledges the accomplishments of Ed Roberts, a disability rights leader who helped reduce barriers, increase access, and improve lives for persons with disabilities.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

390 votes, representing 209,724,795 people89.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 4,698,941 people2.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.6% 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
YeaWon39089.4%
NayLost82.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.6%