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 // April 13, 2005

Byrd Amdt. No. 367

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

Won the vote · Nay

71 votes, representing 151,644,060 people70.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

27 votes, representing 58,951,151 people27.4%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
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon7170.6%
YeaLost2727.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%