In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Amendment // April 19, 2024

Lee Amdt No. 1840

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

Won the vote · Nay

53 votes, representing 146,125,923 people54.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

40 votes, representing 103,523,991 people38.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.4% 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
NayWon5354.8%
YeaLost4038.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%