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 2, 2007Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive CBA Graham Amdt. No 2558 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

60 votes, representing 152,390,319 people67.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

39 votes, representing 74,548,141 people32.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.1% 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
NayWon6067.1%
YeaLost3932.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.1%