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 // October 26, 2023

Braun Amdt. No. 1182

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

Won the vote · Nay

62 votes, representing 154,317,302 people59.0%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

35 votes, representing 89,442,150 people34.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.9% 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
NayWon6259.0%
YeaLost3534.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.9%