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. 914 // April 29, 2021

S. 914, As Amended

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

Won the vote · Yea

89 votes, representing 228,223,313 people88.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 12,231,956 people4.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
YeaWon8988.5%
NayLost24.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%