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 // March 29, 2007

Ensign Amdt. No. 752, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

93 votes, representing 207,974,823 people91.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.5% 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
YeaWon9391.5%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.5%