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 // February 28, 2007

DeMint Amdt. No. 279 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

94 votes, representing 216,970,900 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 6,264,369 people2.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.8% 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
YeaWon9495.5%
NayLost22.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.8%