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 // March 12, 2024

Confirmation: Jasmine Hyejung Yoon, of Virginia, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia

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

Won the vote · Yea

55 votes, representing 160,657,798 people60.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

41 votes, representing 99,469,775 people37.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.4% 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
YeaWon5560.3%
NayLost4137.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.4%