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

Paul Amdt. No. 222

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

Won the vote · Nay

83 votes, representing 213,611,175 people81.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

16 votes, representing 47,875,794 people18.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.1% 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
NayWon8381.6%
YeaLost1618.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.1%