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 18, 2024

Confirmation: Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State

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

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 150,284,105 people56.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

44 votes, representing 100,079,778 people37.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.1% 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
YeaWon5056.4%
NayLost4437.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.1%