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 // October 31, 2019

Jones Amdt. No. 1141, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Yea

82 votes, representing 184,362,007 people72.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

11 votes, representing 40,046,756 people15.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.9% 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
YeaWon8272.4%
NayLost1115.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.9%