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 // August 1, 2025

Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 3113, as modified

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

Won the vote · Nay

81 votes, representing 213,761,449 people80.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

15 votes, representing 46,029,766 people17.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
NayWon8180.2%
YeaLost1517.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%