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.J.Res. 66 // September 13, 2011Needed 60 votes to end debate

Upon Reconsideration Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider H.J.Res. 66

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

Won the vote · Yea

61 votes, representing 148,263,263 people62.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

38 votes, representing 81,374,143 people34.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.2% 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
YeaWon6162.5%
NayLost3834.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.2%