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

Lee Amdt. No. 98

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

Won the vote · Nay

51 votes, representing 152,173,815 people58.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

48 votes, representing 106,758,635 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.1% 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
NayWon5158.1%
YeaLost4840.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.1%