In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Amendment // July 19, 2023

Murray Amdt. No. 300

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

Won the vote · Yea

96 votes, representing 257,846,846 people98.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

2 votes, representing 3,230,140 people1.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.2% 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
YeaWon9698.5%
NayLost21.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.2%