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

Durbin Amdt. No. 974, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

56 votes, representing 133,960,687 people57.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 96,058,799 people41.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.9% 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
YeaWon5657.7%
NayLost4341.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.9%