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 // April 26, 2023

Confirmation: Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Won the vote · Yea

74 votes, representing 184,576,179 people70.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

25 votes, representing 61,873,903 people23.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 5.8% 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
YeaWon7470.5%
NayLost2523.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken05.8%