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. 413 // May 12, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the goals and ideals of "IEEE Engineering the Future" Day on May 13, 2009, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: CLIFF STEARNS (R-FL)

Recognizes the importance of engineering and technology to meeting the nation's most pressing challenges. Congratulates IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) on its 125th anniversary. Supports the goals and ideals of IEEE Engineering the Future Day on May 13, 2009.

Science, Technology, Communications Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

409 votes, representing 218,551,757 people94.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon40994.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%