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 // October 27, 2005Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive CBA Re: Boxer Amdt. No. 2287, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

56 votes, representing 106,934,100 people49.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

41 votes, representing 103,559,975 people48.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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 0.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon5649.8%
YeaLost4148.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%