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

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Senate vote: Amendment // October 27, 2015

Leahy Amdt. No. 2587, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

59 votes, representing 130,459,903 people52.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

37 votes, representing 95,075,988 people38.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 8.8% 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
NayWon5952.8%
YeaLost3738.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken08.8%