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. 447 // February 10, 2014Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the democratic and European aspirations of the people of the Ukraine, and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear.

Sponsor: ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY)

Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine. Supports the democratic and European aspirations of the people of Ukraine. Calls on the United States and the European Union (EU) to work together to support a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Ukraine.

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

Won the vote · Yea

381 votes, representing 213,924,284 people87.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 1,156,442 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.1% 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
YeaWon38187.4%
NayLost20.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.1%