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 // September 16, 2009

Gregg Amdt. No. 2361

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

Won the vote · Nay

52 votes, representing 127,058,942 people54.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

45 votes, representing 100,949,326 people43.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.7% 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
NayWon5254.8%
YeaLost4543.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.7%