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 // February 2, 2012

Brown (OH) Amdt. No. 1481 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

73 votes, representing 180,221,419 people75.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

26 votes, representing 54,553,239 people22.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.0% 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
NayWon7375.2%
YeaLost2622.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%