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 // March 3, 2005

Nelson (FL) Amdt. No. 37

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 109,894,362 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

37 votes, representing 102,436,204 people47.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon6151.2%
YeaLost3747.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%