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 23, 2009

Kyl Amdt. No. 986

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 146,679,047 people63.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

31 votes, representing 67,027,172 people28.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.9% 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
NayWon6163.2%
YeaLost3128.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.9%