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 // June 19, 2012

Paul Amdt. No. 2181

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

Won the vote · Nay

84 votes, representing 197,270,930 people82.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

15 votes, representing 37,503,727 people15.6%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
NayWon8482.3%
YeaLost1515.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%