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 7, 2026

Paul Amdt. No. 6715

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

Won the vote · Nay

64 votes, representing 150,803,066 people56.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Yea

32 votes, representing 107,966,992 people40.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.9% 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
NayWon6456.6%
YeaLost3240.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.9%