Senate vote: Nomination // January 29, 2013
Confirmation John Forbes Kerry, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of State
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.3% 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 | 94 | 89.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 3 | 8.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.3% |