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 // May 24, 2007

Akaka Amdt. No. 1186

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

Won the vote · Yea

87 votes, representing 207,707,330 people91.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

9 votes, representing 14,568,819 people6.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
YeaWon8791.4%
NayLost96.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%