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 // September 23, 2008Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive C.B.A. Baucus Amdt. No.5635

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

Won the vote · Yea

84 votes, representing 197,811,550 people86.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

11 votes, representing 20,015,301 people8.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.2% 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
YeaWon8486.1%
NayLost118.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%