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. 51 // December 7, 2023

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 51

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

Won the vote · Nay

84 votes, representing 231,730,405 people88.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

13 votes, representing 28,204,300 people10.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.7% 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
NayWon8488.5%
YeaLost1310.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.7%