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. 311 // March 16, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month.

Sponsor: Diane Watson (D-CA)

Supports the goals of Red Cross Month. Recognizes the contributions of American National Red Cross volunteers in times of natural and human-caused disasters and in times of armed conflict. Encourages the people of the United States to "Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed."

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

417 votes, representing 225,006,292 people95.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%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
YeaWon41795.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%