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 // July 25, 2018

Udall Amdt. No. 3414, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

95 votes, representing 241,823,273 people95.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

4 votes, representing 8,651,860 people3.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.1% 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
YeaWon9595.5%
NayLost43.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%