In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

Activate to continue

Spoken For.
Senate vote: Nomination // September 20, 2023

Confirmation: General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., for reappointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and appointment in the U.S. Air Force: to be General

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

Won the vote · Yea

83 votes, representing 198,192,046 people75.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

11 votes, representing 39,589,199 people15.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 9.1% 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
YeaWon8375.7%
NayLost1115.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken09.1%