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: S.J.Res. 6 // November 10, 2011

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 6

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

Won the vote · Nay

52 votes, representing 133,765,243 people56.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

46 votes, representing 100,438,992 people42.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% 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
NayWon5256.4%
YeaLost4642.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%