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. 13 // November 1, 2011Needed two-thirds to agree

Reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions

Sponsor: J. Forbes (R-VA)

Reaffirms "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States. Encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

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

Won the vote · Yea

396 votes, representing 216,762,925 people91.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

9 votes, representing 4,658,572 people2.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon39691.4%
NayLost92.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%