Senate vote: Nomination // May 14, 2025
Confirmation: Emil Michael, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.5% 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 | 54 | 47.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 43 | 48.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.5% |