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 // January 28, 2009

Martinez Amdt. No. 65

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

Won the vote · Nay

60 votes, representing 145,850,964 people62.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

37 votes, representing 77,964,891 people33.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.5% 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
NayWon6062.9%
YeaLost3733.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.5%