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 // June 4, 2024

Confirmation: Christopher T. Hanson, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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

Won the vote · Yea

81 votes, representing 200,806,755 people75.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

17 votes, representing 59,401,280 people22.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.4% 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
YeaWon8175.3%
NayLost1722.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%