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

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Senate vote: Amendment // January 22, 2015

Cornyn Amdt. No. 126 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

64 votes, representing 141,694,797 people57.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

33 votes, representing 101,483,568 people41.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.6% 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
YeaWon6457.3%
NayLost3341.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.6%