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 // March 22, 2007

Cornyn Amdt. No. 525 as Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

74 votes, representing 176,133,711 people77.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

23 votes, representing 48,141,084 people21.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.3% 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
NayWon7477.5%
YeaLost2321.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.3%