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 27, 2015

Kaine Amdt. No. 1047 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 126,158,815 people51.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 103,732,372 people42.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.0% 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
YeaWon5051.0%
NayLost4842.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.0%