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 // February 4, 2009

Thune Amdt. No. 238

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

Won the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 155,926,897 people67.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

35 votes, representing 70,994,639 people30.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
NayWon6267.2%
YeaLost3530.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%