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: Amendment // July 13, 2005Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion To Waive CBA RE: Akaka Amdt. No. 1112, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

55 votes, representing 105,492,164 people49.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

42 votes, representing 104,654,214 people48.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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 0.9 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon5549.1%
YeaLost4248.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%