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 // May 27, 2010Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive Sec. 403 of S. Con. Res. 13, 111th Congress, Cornyn Amdt. No. 4202 As Modified Further

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

Won the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 100,525,741 people42.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

54 votes, representing 129,297,222 people55.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 7.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4342.8%
YeaLost5455.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%