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, 2007

Allard Amdt No. 2535 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

50 votes, representing 123,311,147 people54.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

49 votes, representing 103,627,313 people45.6%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
NayWon5054.3%
YeaLost4945.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.1%