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

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Senate vote: Nomination // August 28, 2018

Confirmation Richard Clarida, of Connecticut, to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System

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

Won the vote · Yea

69 votes, representing 141,309,731 people55.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

26 votes, representing 95,217,023 people37.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon6955.8%
NayLost2637.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%