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 14, 2005Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion To Waive CBA Shelby Amdt. No. 1205 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 85,551,825 people39.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

53 votes, representing 126,219,113 people58.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.4% 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 10.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4539.8%
YeaLost5358.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.4%