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. 180 // February 25, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of the third annual America Saves Week.

Sponsor: RUBEN HINOJOSA (D-TX)

Recognizes the importance of savings to financial security. Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week. Acknowledges the tireless efforts of the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones to eliminate predatory lending, increase the nation's savings rate, and improve the overall economic situation of all those residing in the United States.

Finance and Financial Sector Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

415 votes, representing 221,300,639 people95.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,247,174 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
YeaWon41595.4%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%