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 26, 2023

Paul Amdt. No. 438

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

Won the vote · Nay

78 votes, representing 201,731,755 people77.1%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

20 votes, representing 51,094,833 people19.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.4% 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
NayWon7877.1%
YeaLost2019.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.4%