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 // October 3, 2007

Graham Amdt. No. 3117

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

Won the vote · Yea

95 votes, representing 207,953,730 people91.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 4,355,995 people1.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon9591.5%
NayLost11.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%