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 29, 2005

Reed Amdt. No. 1642

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

Won the vote · Nay

63 votes, representing 109,510,595 people51.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

33 votes, representing 89,683,261 people41.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.3% 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
NayWon6351.0%
YeaLost3341.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.3%