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 // March 13, 2012

Portman Amdt. No. 1736

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

Won the vote · Nay

68 votes, representing 158,798,692 people66.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

30 votes, representing 74,991,916 people31.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.5% 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
NayWon6866.3%
YeaLost3031.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.5%