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. 335 // April 27, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week.

Sponsor: TODD PLATTS (R-PA)

Supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week. Recognizes the critical role of our national and community service programs. Honors the contributions of all those hard-working American volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day of the year.

Social Welfare Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

396 votes, representing 211,421,401 people91.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.9% 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
YeaWon39691.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.9%