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 // August 2, 2025

Confirmation: Marcus Molinaro, of New York, to be Federal Transit Administrator

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

Won the vote · Yea

71 votes, representing 167,206,501 people62.7%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

23 votes, representing 88,676,972 people33.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% 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
YeaWon7162.7%
NayLost2333.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%