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 // July 19, 2023

Kaine Amdt. No. 429

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

Won the vote · Yea

65 votes, representing 181,347,860 people69.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

28 votes, representing 66,044,257 people25.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon6569.3%
NayLost2825.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%