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. 915 // December 8, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press

Sponsor: Joe Donnelly (D-IN)

Condemns the action of the Hungarian National Radio and Television Board when it awarded national community radio licenses. Encourages the Republic of Hungary to: (1) respect the rule of law and treat foreign investors fairly; and (2) maintain its commitment to a free press.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

333 votes, representing 178,753,112 people77.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

74 votes, representing 38,315,139 people16.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.4% 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
YeaWon33377.0%
NayLost7416.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%