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.Con.Res. 41 // September 25, 2024

Motion to Proceed to S. Con. Res. 41

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

Won the vote · Nay

56 votes, representing 161,768,260 people60.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

39 votes, representing 88,418,285 people33.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.2% 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
NayWon5660.7%
YeaLost3933.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.2%