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 // November 3, 2005

Byrd Amdt. No. 2367

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

Won the vote · Nay

85 votes, representing 189,619,460 people88.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

14 votes, representing 22,040,039 people10.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.5% 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
NayWon8588.3%
YeaLost1410.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.5%