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 15, 2023

Confirmation: Adrienne C. Nelson, of Oregon, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Oregon

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

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 134,711,507 people51.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

46 votes, representing 106,570,049 people40.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.8% 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
YeaWon5251.5%
NayLost4640.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.8%