Senate vote: Nomination // October 6, 2009
Nomination of Thomas E. Perez, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 72 | 81.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 22 | 13.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.5% |