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 3, 2006

Alexander Amdt. No. 3193, as modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

91 votes, representing 202,242,661 people89.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 197,037 people0.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.1% 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
YeaWon9189.8%
NayLost10.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.1%