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

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Senate vote: Amendment // January 15, 2025

Cornyn Amdt. No. 14

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

Won the vote · Yea

70 votes, representing 165,727,257 people62.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

25 votes, representing 90,733,067 people34.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.8% 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
YeaWon7062.2%
NayLost2534.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.8%