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 // June 1, 2023

Paul Amdt. No. 107

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

Won the vote · Nay

75 votes, representing 180,457,304 people69.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

21 votes, representing 47,482,253 people18.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.9% 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
NayWon7569.0%
YeaLost2118.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.9%