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

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Senate vote: Amendment // April 24, 2012

Udall (NM) Amdt. No. 2043

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

Won the vote · Nay

56 votes, representing 129,268,355 people53.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

43 votes, representing 105,506,302 people44.0%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
NayWon5653.9%
YeaLost4344.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.0%