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 // May 24, 2012

McCain Amdt. No. 2107

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

Won the vote · Nay

54 votes, representing 127,172,128 people53.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

43 votes, representing 96,664,725 people40.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
NayWon5453.1%
YeaLost4340.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%