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 20, 2005

Ensign Amdt. No. 1753, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

69 votes, representing 172,859,938 people80.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

28 votes, representing 36,479,372 people17.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
YeaWon6980.5%
NayLost2817.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%