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. 60 // February 29, 2024

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 60 from the Committee on Foreign Relations

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

Won the vote · Nay

79 votes, representing 216,624,978 people81.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

13 votes, representing 40,216,079 people15.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
NayWon7981.3%
YeaLost1315.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%