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 // June 4, 2025

Confirmation: Edward Walsh, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland

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

Won the vote · Yea

57 votes, representing 136,642,685 people51.3%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

38 votes, representing 123,050,656 people46.2%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
YeaWon5751.3%
NayLost3846.2%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%