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 // November 30, 2010

Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4697

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

Won the vote · Nay

56 votes, representing 118,870,627 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

39 votes, representing 95,701,340 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.6% 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
NayWon5650.7%
YeaLost3940.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.6%