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 18, 2025

Confirmation: Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission (Reappointment)

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

Won the vote · Yea

53 votes, representing 127,395,186 people47.8%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 134,122,201 people50.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 1.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 2.2 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5347.8%
NayLost4550.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken01.9%