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 // April 2, 2009

McCain Amdt. No. 882, as Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

60 votes, representing 143,754,894 people62.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

38 votes, representing 83,684,238 people36.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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
NayWon6062.0%
YeaLost3836.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%