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

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Senate vote: Amendment // April 4, 2025

Paul Amdt. No. 1760

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

Won the vote · Nay

94 votes, representing 256,385,769 people96.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

5 votes, representing 7,070,612 people2.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.2% 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
NayWon9496.2%
YeaLost52.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.2%