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 // July 16, 2008

Gregg Amdt. No. 5081

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

Won the vote · Nay

51 votes, representing 126,281,558 people55.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

44 votes, representing 88,213,245 people38.4%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
NayWon5155.0%
YeaLost4438.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%