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

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Senate vote: Nomination // May 17, 2011

Confirmation Susan L. Carney, of Connecticut, to be U.S. Circuit Judge

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

Won the vote · Yea

71 votes, representing 188,786,844 people79.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

28 votes, representing 48,131,604 people20.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 0.1% 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
YeaWon7179.6%
NayLost2820.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken00.1%