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

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Senate vote: Amendment // October 9, 2025

Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 3535

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

Won the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 124,050,136 people46.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

53 votes, representing 123,320,425 people46.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 3.5 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
NayWon4346.5%
YeaLost5346.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.2%