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

Paul Amdt. No. 1484

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 166,515,206 people69.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

37 votes, representing 66,410,927 people27.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
NayWon6169.5%
YeaLost3727.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%