In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 459 // September 14, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Expressing support for designation of "National Safety Month".

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-IL)

Expresses support for the designation of National Safety Month. Recognizes the contributions of the National Safety Council and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the need for the implementation of safe practices in our schools and jobs.

Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

386 votes, representing 205,989,895 people88.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 11.2% 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
YeaWon38688.8%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.2%