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.Res. 49 // January 25, 2011Needed two-thirds to agree

Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor Flag Resolution

Sponsor: TOM LATHAM (R-IA)

Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor Flag Resolution - Provides that, upon request of a Medal of Honor (Medal) recipient or immediate family member, the Representative of such recipient or family member may provide to the recipient or family member a U.S. Capitol-flown flag, together with a certificate stating that such flag has been flown over the Capitol in honor of the service and sacrifice of Medal recipients.

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

Won the vote · Yea

424 votes, representing 231,359,712 people97.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 2.4% 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
YeaWon42497.6%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%