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. 518 // June 8, 2010Needed two-thirds to agree

Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation.

Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL)

Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

354 votes, representing 190,104,893 people81.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 19.0% 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
YeaWon35481.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken019.0%