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 26, 2015Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Paul Amdt. No. 940 As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

96 votes, representing 241,819,639 people97.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

4 votes, representing 5,415,082 people2.2%of U.S. adults
Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon9697.8%
YeaLost42.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.0%