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. 54 // December 13, 2018

S.J. Res. 54, As Amended

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

Won the vote · Yea

56 votes, representing 152,778,745 people60.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 93,255,386 people36.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon5660.3%
NayLost4136.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%