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. 58 // January 22, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.

Sponsor: CLIFF STEARNS (R-FL)

Commends the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship. Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.

Sports and Recreation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

399 votes, representing 212,496,294 people91.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

5 votes, representing 2,797,886 people1.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.2% 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
YeaWon39991.6%
NayLost51.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.2%