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 // October 9, 2025

Curtis Amdt. No. 3697

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

Won the vote · Nay

46 votes, representing 136,506,195 people51.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 112,648,446 people42.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.5% 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
NayWon4651.2%
YeaLost5142.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.5%