Senate vote: Nomination // February 26, 2013
Confirmation Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.4% 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 | 58 | 59.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 41 | 39.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.4% |