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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
Senate vote: Nomination // July 9, 2013

Confirmation Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada

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

Won the vote · Yea

54 votes, representing 138,680,863 people57.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 93,702,963 people38.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon5457.3%
NayLost4138.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%