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 7, 2007

Coburn Amdt. No. 1311, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

54 votes, representing 152,024,685 people66.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

42 votes, representing 69,872,140 people30.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.4% 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
NayWon5466.9%
YeaLost4230.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%