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.Con.Res. 30 // July 21, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

A concurrent resolution commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

Sponsor: Charles Schumer (D-NY)

Commends the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary for the exemplary service its administrators and employees provide in collecting and disseminating vital information for the United States.

Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

421 votes, representing 224,502,825 people96.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,070,757 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon42196.8%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%