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 // May 6, 2009

Kerry Amdt. No. 1036 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

57 votes, representing 144,720,543 people62.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

39 votes, representing 81,694,359 people35.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.4% 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
YeaWon5762.4%
NayLost3935.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%