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: Cloture motion // June 14, 2018Needed 60 votes to end debate

Motion to Invoke Cloture on Amdt. No. 2700 to Amdt. No. 2282, As Modified, to H.R. 5515

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

Won the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 171,044,598 people67.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

35 votes, representing 69,938,393 people27.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.8% 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
NayWon6267.5%
YeaLost3527.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.8%