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. 355 // June 6, 2017Needed two-thirds to agree

H.Res. 355

Sponsor: GREGORY MEEKS (D-NY)

Condemns the terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom in Manchester on May 22, 2017, and in London on June 3, 2017. Supports the British government's efforts to bring those involved in those attacks to justice. Reaffirms a commitment to the special relationship with the United Kingdom and to the defense of universal democratic values.

International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Won the vote · Yea

397 votes, representing 229,152,983 people91.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

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

The dotted gap is 8.9% 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
YeaWon39791.1%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.9%