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 // April 29, 2021

Rubio Amdt. No. 1471, As Modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

81 votes, representing 184,923,153 people71.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

14 votes, representing 65,579,044 people25.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.9% 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
NayWon8171.7%
YeaLost1425.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.9%