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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S.Con.Res. 33 // April 29, 2026

S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2027-FY2035, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2026-FY2035 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate.

Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

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

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 119,611,384 people44.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 142,272,421 people53.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 5.1 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5044.9%
NayLost4853.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.8%