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 // June 9, 2010Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Sessions Amdt. No. 4303, as Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 108,410,241 people46.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

57 votes, representing 124,471,081 people53.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.8% 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 3.8 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4146.2%
YeaLost5753.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.8%