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: Ana C. Reyes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia

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

Won the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 144,527,392 people55.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 106,849,569 people40.8%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% 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
YeaWon5155.2%
NayLost4740.8%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%