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. 622

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 152,409,547 people64.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

36 votes, representing 73,306,382 people30.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
NayWon6164.3%
YeaLost3630.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%