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 // May 26, 2021

Braun Amdt. No. 1771

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

Won the vote · Nay

49 votes, representing 145,253,215 people56.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

48 votes, representing 105,065,639 people40.7%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
NayWon4956.3%
YeaLost4840.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.9%