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. 57 // May 15, 2024

S.J.Res. 57

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

Won the vote · Nay

49 votes, representing 150,283,176 people56.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

46 votes, representing 104,022,544 people39.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
NayWon4956.4%
YeaLost4639.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%