Senate vote: Nomination // April 13, 2021
Confirmation: Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.7% 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 | 56 | 61.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 42 | 37.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.7% |