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 // February 8, 2022

Confirmation: Lisa A. Carty, of Maryland, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador

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

Won the vote · Yea

68 votes, representing 181,106,601 people69.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

27 votes, representing 62,197,094 people23.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.6% 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
YeaWon6869.5%
NayLost2723.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.6%