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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Senate vote: H.Con.Res. 67 // February 17, 2007

H.Con.Res. 67

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

Won the vote · Yea

47 votes, representing 115,457,596 people50.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

33 votes, representing 64,303,121 people28.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 20.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon4750.8%
NayLost3328.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken020.9%