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 20, 2023

Lee Amdt. No. 376

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

Won the vote · Nay

71 votes, representing 188,200,413 people71.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

13 votes, representing 33,577,260 people12.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 15.3% 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
NayWon7171.9%
YeaLost1312.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken015.3%