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

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Senate vote: Nomination // September 17, 2009

Confirmation of Gerard E. Lynch, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit

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

Won the vote · Yea

94 votes, representing 223,136,806 people96.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

3 votes, representing 4,414,342 people1.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% 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
YeaWon9496.2%
NayLost31.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%