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: Cloture motion // March 9, 2007Needed 60 votes to end debate

Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cornyn Amdt. No. 312, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

49 votes, representing 126,002,205 people55.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

46 votes, representing 92,796,926 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.7% 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
NayWon4955.4%
YeaLost4640.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.7%