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 // April 14, 2010Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline - Baucus Amdt. No. 3721, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

40 votes, representing 81,562,130 people34.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

58 votes, representing 151,919,462 people64.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 15.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4034.8%
YeaLost5864.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.5%