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 // August 6, 2009

Kyl Amdt. No. 2301 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

57 votes, representing 144,217,377 people62.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

40 votes, representing 82,333,866 people35.5%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
NayWon5762.2%
YeaLost4035.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%