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 22, 2013

Alexander Amdt. No. 515

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

Won the vote · Nay

60 votes, representing 148,269,256 people61.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

39 votes, representing 90,299,333 people37.3%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
NayWon6061.3%
YeaLost3937.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.4%