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.Con.Res. 105 // May 7, 2012Needed two-thirds to agree

Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha

Sponsor: Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI)

Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 24, 2012, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (Hawaii).

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

Won the vote · Yea

366 votes, representing 201,796,240 people84.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 15.8% 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
YeaWon36684.2%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken015.8%