In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Amendment // March 17, 2005

Smith Amdt. No. 204

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

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 121,978,486 people56.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 92,864,385 people43.2%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5256.8%
NayLost4843.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%