Senate vote: Nomination // February 8, 2021
Confirmation: Denis Richard McDonough, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.4% 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 | 87 | 83.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 7 | 11.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.4% |