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. 505 // June 9, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009.

Sponsor: LOUISE SLAUGHTER (D-NY)

Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Dr. George Tiller. Declares that the House commits to the American principle that tolerance must always be superior to intolerance, and that violence is never an appropriate response to a difference in beliefs.

Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

423 votes, representing 225,499,725 people97.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon42397.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%