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 // July 10, 2024

Confirmation: Charles J. Willoughby, Jr., of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia

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

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 149,897,660 people56.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 84,132,804 people31.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.2% 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
YeaWon5056.2%
NayLost4331.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.2%