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 // March 23, 2023

Lee Amdt. No. 22

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

Won the vote · Nay

76 votes, representing 175,771,047 people67.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

19 votes, representing 58,527,106 people22.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 10.5% 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
NayWon7667.2%
YeaLost1922.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken010.5%