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 // September 14, 2005Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion To Waive CBA Stabenow Amdt. No. 1687, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

58 votes, representing 107,900,805 people50.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

40 votes, representing 102,134,134 people47.5%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
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon5850.2%
YeaLost4047.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%