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 20, 2023

Sullivan Amdt. No. 83

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

Won the vote · Nay

56 votes, representing 145,371,995 people55.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

42 votes, representing 98,665,679 people37.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.8% 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
NayWon5655.5%
YeaLost4237.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.8%