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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
Senate vote: Amendment // April 10, 2008

Coburn Amdt. 4519

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

Won the vote · Nay

73 votes, representing 164,611,376 people71.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

22 votes, representing 46,246,532 people20.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.2% 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
NayWon7371.7%
YeaLost2220.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.2%