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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
Senate vote: Amendment // January 28, 2013

Lee Amdt. No. 4

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

Won the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 150,642,109 people62.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

35 votes, representing 87,892,357 people36.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.4% 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
NayWon6262.2%
YeaLost3536.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.4%