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. 350 // July 23, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kala for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-PA)

Honors the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas (member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame) for his invaluable contributions to baseball, the community, and the nation.

Sports and Recreation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

426 votes, representing 227,022,512 people97.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
YeaWon42697.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%