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 31, 2009

Thune Amdt. No. 731

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

Won the vote · Yea

89 votes, representing 191,431,831 people82.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

8 votes, representing 28,447,803 people12.3%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
YeaWon8982.5%
NayLost812.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.2%