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

Gillibrand Amdt. No. 2156 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

66 votes, representing 142,177,844 people59.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

33 votes, representing 92,596,814 people38.6%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
NayWon6659.3%
YeaLost3338.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%