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. 348 // October 20, 2015Needed two-thirds to agree

Supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future.

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-RI)

Supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future. Urges the Administration to expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate the political, economic, and social reforms necessary for elections that meet international standards. Condemns outside attempts, specifically by the government of Russia, its agents or supporters, to interfere in Ukraine's elections.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

413 votes, representing 234,758,606 people95.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 2,325,778 people0.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
YeaWon41395.0%
NayLost40.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%