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 // January 9, 2024

Confirmation: John A. Kazen, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

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

Won the vote · Yea

83 votes, representing 224,943,360 people84.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

14 votes, representing 33,276,837 people12.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.1% 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
YeaWon8384.4%
NayLost1412.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.1%