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. 44 // July 22, 2013Needed two-thirds to agree

Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Sponsor: ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)

Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 28th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 27, 2013.

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

Won the vote · Yea

388 votes, representing 215,503,460 people89.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 11.0% 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
YeaWon38889.0%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.0%