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

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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Senate vote: Nomination // September 23, 2021

Confirmation: Daniel J. Kritenbrink, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs)

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

Won the vote · Yea

72 votes, representing 172,426,845 people66.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

14 votes, representing 37,203,622 people14.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 18.7% 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
YeaWon7266.9%
NayLost1414.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken018.7%