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 // December 12, 2024

Confirmation: Matthew James Marzano, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 151,724,698 people56.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 102,909,611 people38.6%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.5% 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
YeaWon5056.9%
NayLost4538.6%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.5%