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

Kerry Amdt. No. 2602 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

60 votes, representing 114,531,284 people50.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

36 votes, representing 108,321,263 people47.7%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
NayWon6050.4%
YeaLost3647.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%