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 10, 2009

Cornyn Amdt. No. 674

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

Won the vote · Nay

59 votes, representing 149,635,635 people64.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

38 votes, representing 77,128,837 people33.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% 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
NayWon5964.5%
YeaLost3833.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%