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 14, 2024

Confirmation: Dennis B. Hankins, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Haiti

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

Won the vote · Yea

89 votes, representing 244,763,992 people91.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

1 vote, representing 1,767,602 people0.7%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 7.5% 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
YeaWon8991.8%
NayLost10.7%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken07.5%