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 13, 2008

Upon Reconsideration Specter Amdt. No. 4189

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

Won the vote · Nay

51 votes, representing 132,397,363 people57.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

49 votes, representing 97,260,608 people42.4%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon5157.6%
YeaLost4942.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%