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

Upon Reconsideration 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 · Yea

60 votes, representing 153,187,546 people65.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

40 votes, representing 81,493,592 people34.7%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon6065.3%
NayLost4034.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%