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. 360 // May 19, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.

Sponsor: David Roe (R-TN)

Urges Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials and markers on Memorial Day, where the spirit of American generosity, sacrifice, and courage are displayed and commemorated.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

422 votes, representing 225,263,099 people97.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.9% 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
YeaWon42297.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.9%