In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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House vote: H.Res. 908 // November 19, 2009

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes

Sponsor: Dennis Cardoza (D-CA)

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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

Won the vote · Yea

241 votes, representing 124,974,669 people53.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

176 votes, representing 96,814,862 people41.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon24153.9%
NayLost17641.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%