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 // June 18, 2018Needed 60 votes to waive the budget rules

Motion to Waive Section 4106(b)(1) H. Con. Res. 71 Re: Amdt. No. 2282, As Modified and Amended

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

Won the vote · Yea

81 votes, representing 198,204,957 people78.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

14 votes, representing 43,842,243 people17.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.4% 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
YeaWon8178.3%
NayLost1417.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.4%