Senate vote: Nomination // January 22, 2021
Confirmation: Lloyd James Austin, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Defense
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.3% 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 | 93 | 94.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 1.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.3% |