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 // August 1, 2007

Lott Amdt No. 2593 as Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 146,302,460 people64.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

35 votes, representing 76,550,087 people33.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
NayWon6164.4%
YeaLost3533.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%