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: Cloture motion // April 15, 2010Needed 60 votes to end debate

Motion to Invoke Cloture on Baucus Amdt. No. 3721, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

60 votes, representing 143,734,061 people61.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

38 votes, representing 80,439,676 people34.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon6061.2%
NayLost3834.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%