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 // December 21, 2010

Wicker Amdt. No. 4895

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

Won the vote · Nay

59 votes, representing 149,961,133 people63.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

34 votes, representing 74,832,795 people31.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.2% 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
NayWon5963.9%
YeaLost3431.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%