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 // March 18, 2010

McCain Amdt. No. 3475

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

Won the vote · Nay

70 votes, representing 172,827,569 people73.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

26 votes, representing 56,854,427 people24.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.1% 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
NayWon7073.6%
YeaLost2624.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.1%