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

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Senate vote: Amendment // April 22, 2015

Cornyn Amdt. No. 1127

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

Won the vote · Nay

53 votes, representing 146,942,505 people59.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

45 votes, representing 88,286,766 people35.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.9% 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
NayWon5359.4%
YeaLost4535.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.9%