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

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Senate vote: Amendment // September 19, 2007

McCain Amdt. No. 2918

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

Won the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 116,297,470 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

55 votes, representing 110,940,997 people48.8%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4551.2%
YeaLost5548.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%