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 15, 2010

Franken Amdt. No. 4311 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

63 votes, representing 145,256,687 people61.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

33 votes, representing 66,181,664 people28.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.9% 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
YeaWon6361.9%
NayLost3328.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.9%