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 // September 10, 2024

Confirmation: Jeannette A. Vargas, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

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

Won the vote · Yea

51 votes, representing 139,621,800 people52.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 95,805,036 people35.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 11.7% 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
YeaWon5152.4%
NayLost4335.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken011.7%