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. 487 // October 1, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University.

Sponsor: Mike Rogers (R-MI)

Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the State News, Michigan State University's student run newspaper.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 220,206,454 people94.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 5.1% 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
YeaWon41394.9%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.1%