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 // March 3, 2009

McCain Amdt. No. 592

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

Won the vote · Nay

63 votes, representing 150,099,458 people64.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

32 votes, representing 74,621,190 people32.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
NayWon6364.7%
YeaLost3232.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%