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 // May 10, 2023

Confirmation: Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo, of Nevada, to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Department of Education

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

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 146,193,669 people55.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

44 votes, representing 101,197,886 people38.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.5% 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
YeaWon5255.9%
NayLost4438.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.5%