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. 10 // May 9, 2014

Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-MN)

Success and Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Act - (Sec. 4) Revises subpart 1 (Charter School Program) of part B (Public Charter Schools) of title V (Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. (Sec.

Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Nay

205 votes, representing 115,043,309 people47.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

190 votes, representing 107,009,122 people43.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House. The winning side fell 3.0 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon20547.0%
YeaLost19043.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.3%