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 6, 2007

Cornyn Amdt. No. 1184, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

51 votes, representing 143,977,518 people63.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

46 votes, representing 81,404,200 people35.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.8% 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
NayWon5163.4%
YeaLost4635.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.8%