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, 2024

Paul Amdt No. 1829

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

Won the vote · Nay

61 votes, representing 185,127,651 people69.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

31 votes, representing 61,696,587 people23.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.4% 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
NayWon6169.4%
YeaLost3123.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.4%