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: S. 3167 // December 14, 2010Needed two-thirds to pass

Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act of 2010

Sponsor: Thomas Carper (D-DE)

Census Oversight Efficiency and Management Reform Act of 2010 - Requires the individual appointed as Director of the Census to have a demonstrated ability in managing large organizations and experience in the collection, analysis, and use of statistical data. Provides that: (1) the Director shall report directly to the Secretary of Commerce; and (2) no U.S. officer or agency shall have authority to require the Director to submit legislative recommendations, testimony, or comments for review prior to the submission to Congress if such submission includes a statement indicating that the views expressed are those of the Bureau of the Census and do not necessarily represent the views of the President. Requires the term of office of the Director to be five years and to begin on January 1, 2012, and every fifth year thereafter.

Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

167 votes, representing 93,231,996 people39.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

201 votes, representing 105,748,684 people45.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 15.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 10.3 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon16739.7%
YeaLost20145.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken015.2%