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.R. 2480 // August 1, 2011Needed two-thirds to pass

Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: LAMAR SMITH (R-TX)

Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for he Administrative Conference of the United States for FY2012-FY2014. Prohibits more than $2,500 from being made available in each fiscal year for official representation and entertainment expenses for foreign dignitaries. Requires the Chairman of the Conference to: (1) submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the progress and activities of the Conference, including a description of all current and proposed future projects; (2) provide for an annual independent audit of the financial statements of the Conference, and (3) prepare and submit an annual budget.

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 · Yea

382 votes, representing 208,418,405 people87.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

23 votes, representing 12,527,283 people5.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
YeaWon38287.9%
NayLost235.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%