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. 10 // April 19, 2023

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 10

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

Won the vote · Nay

51 votes, representing 137,055,161 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

48 votes, representing 109,394,922 people41.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
NayWon5152.4%
YeaLost4841.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%