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. 49 // April 30, 2025

Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider the Vote by which S.J.Res. 49 Failed of Passage

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

Won the vote · Yea

49 votes, representing 118,504,196 people44.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

49 votes, representing 145,866,784 people54.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.8% 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 5.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon4944.4%
NayLost4954.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.8%