Senate vote: Nomination // December 10, 2013
Confirmation Melvin L. Watt, to be Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.0% 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 | 57 | 62.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 41 | 31.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.0% |