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 // December 7, 2021

Confirmation: Jessica Rosenworcel, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Federal Comunications Commission

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

Won the vote · Yea

68 votes, representing 183,598,375 people71.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

31 votes, representing 70,652,644 people27.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.4% 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
YeaWon6871.2%
NayLost3127.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.4%