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. 18 // March 18, 2013Needed two-thirds to agree

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.

Sponsor: Lou Barletta (R-PA)

Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 32nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2013, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2012.

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

Won the vote · Yea

388 votes, representing 216,005,811 people89.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 10.7% 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
YeaWon38889.3%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.7%