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. 3 // March 4, 2025

S.J. Res. 3

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

Won the vote · Yea

70 votes, representing 206,953,818 people77.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

27 votes, representing 54,694,760 people20.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon7077.6%
NayLost2720.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%