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 // July 9, 2009

Kyl Amdt. No. 1432

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

Won the vote · Nay

59 votes, representing 149,939,404 people64.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

36 votes, representing 74,166,893 people32.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
NayWon5964.6%
YeaLost3632.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%