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 // September 19, 2024

Paul Amdt. No. 3289

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

Won the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 147,469,390 people55.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

47 votes, representing 106,496,231 people39.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.7% 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
NayWon4755.3%
YeaLost4739.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.7%