Senate vote: Nomination // December 19, 2017
Confirmation Jennifer Gillian Newstead, of New York, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.1% 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 | 88 | 84.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 11 | 14.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.1% |