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. 897 // December 2, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the history of the Nation

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

Recognizes the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout our nation's history.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

419 votes, representing 223,384,112 people96.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
YeaWon41996.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%