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

Sullivan Amdt. No. 125

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

Won the vote · Nay

48 votes, representing 132,729,420 people50.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

49 votes, representing 99,457,575 people38.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.3% 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
NayWon4850.7%
YeaLost4938.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.3%