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

Kyl Amdt. No. 4860

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

Won the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 156,262,798 people66.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

31 votes, representing 68,531,131 people29.2%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
NayWon6266.6%
YeaLost3129.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.2%