In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

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Senate vote: Nomination // July 10, 2024

Confirmation: Anne Marie Wagner, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority

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

Won the vote · Yea

55 votes, representing 152,776,654 people57.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

37 votes, representing 79,838,639 people29.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 12.8% 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
YeaWon5557.3%
NayLost3729.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken012.8%