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 // September 15, 2011

Paul Amdt. No. 621

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

Won the vote · Nay

84 votes, representing 196,112,962 people82.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

14 votes, representing 31,330,760 people13.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.1% 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
NayWon8482.7%
YeaLost1413.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.1%