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 // September 21, 2023

Confirmation: General Randy A. George for appointment as Chief of Staff of the Army and appointment in the U.S. Army: to be General

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

Won the vote · Yea

96 votes, representing 242,812,989 people92.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 1,241,915 people0.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.7% 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
YeaWon9692.8%
NayLost10.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.7%