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 // June 5, 2007

McConnell Amdt. No. 1170

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

Won the vote · Nay

52 votes, representing 128,714,716 people56.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

41 votes, representing 88,153,015 people38.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.6% 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
NayWon5256.6%
YeaLost4138.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.6%