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. 51 // June 3, 2011

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Froces from Libya

Sponsor: DENNIS KUCINICH (D-OH)

S. Armed Forces from Libya within 15 days after the adoption of this resolution.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

265 votes, representing 144,580,061 people61.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

148 votes, representing 80,670,348 people34.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.0% 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
NayWon26561.0%
YeaLost14834.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.0%