Senate vote: Nomination // January 21, 2025
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Peter Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 53 | 47.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 45 | 50.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.8% |