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 // August 2, 2021

Padilla Amdt. No. 2133

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

Won the vote · Yea

90 votes, representing 237,534,972 people92.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

7 votes, representing 13,164,342 people5.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% 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
YeaWon9092.1%
NayLost75.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%