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

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Senate vote: Nomination // November 9, 2009

Confirmation Andre M. Davis, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

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

Won the vote · Yea

72 votes, representing 171,552,400 people73.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 17,626,964 people7.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 18.5% 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
YeaWon7273.9%
NayLost167.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken018.5%