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 19, 2024

Confirmation: Nicole G. Berner, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

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

Won the vote · Yea

50 votes, representing 154,011,814 people57.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

47 votes, representing 108,099,927 people40.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.7% 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
YeaWon5057.8%
NayLost4740.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.7%