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 // April 19, 2023

Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 81

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

Won the vote · Nay

49 votes, representing 136,589,878 people52.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

47 votes, representing 106,241,069 people40.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.2% 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
NayWon4952.2%
YeaLost4740.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.2%