In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Amendment // March 8, 2012

Wyden Amdt. No. 1817

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

Won the vote · Nay

65 votes, representing 135,473,080 people56.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

33 votes, representing 98,987,012 people41.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.2% 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
NayWon6556.5%
YeaLost3341.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.2%