In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Amendment // July 25, 2007

Shall the Decision of the Chair Stand as the Judgement of the Senate Re: Graham Amdt. No. 2412

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

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 127,302,415 people56.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

44 votes, representing 88,821,712 people39.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
YeaWon5256.0%
NayLost4439.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%