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 // July 21, 2022

Confirmation: Reuben E. Brigety II, of Florida, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of South Africa

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

Won the vote · Yea

55 votes, representing 157,639,079 people60.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

40 votes, representing 95,821,750 people36.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.7% 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
YeaWon5560.5%
NayLost4036.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.7%