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 22, 2009

Thune Amdt. No. 1618

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

Won the vote · Nay

39 votes, representing 120,178,899 people51.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

58 votes, representing 106,372,343 people45.8%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
NayWon3951.8%
YeaLost5845.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%