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 // January 22, 2015

Lee Amdt. No. 71

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

Won the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 138,177,896 people55.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 106,042,261 people42.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% 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
NayWon4755.9%
YeaLost5142.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%