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The Senate voted 52-47 to begin formal consideration of Senate Resolution 690. The decision was made along strict party lines.
This vote was to decide whether the Senate should begin formal debate and consideration of Senate Resolution 690. While this was not a final vote on the resolution itself, agreeing to 'proceed' is a necessary first step to bring a measure to the floor for discussion and eventual approval. A 'Motion to Proceed' is a procedural tool used to move a bill or resolution onto the Senate's active agenda. In the Senate, the majority party uses this motion to manage what the chamber works on. Because this was a simple majority vote, it only required more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes to pass. The motion was agreed to, meaning the Senate will now move forward with debating the resolution. The outcome was entirely partisan: every Republican present voted to move forward, while every Democrat and Independent voted to block it. Senator Tommy Tuberville was the only member who did not cast a vote.
The Senate will move into a period of debate on the resolution, which may eventually lead to a final vote on its adoption.
OPEN BILL →Democrats. The Democratic caucus was united in voting 'no' to prevent the resolution from reaching the floor.
Republicans. The Republican caucus voted unanimously among those present to advance the resolution.
On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690
Apr 28, 2026
The Senate voted 52-47 to begin formal consideration of Senate Resolution 690.
The decision was made along strict party lines.
A 'Motion to Proceed' is a vote to start working on a specific bill or resolution. If it passes, the Senate begins formal debate; if it fails, the Senate moves on to other business.
The Senate will move into a period of debate on the resolution, which may eventually lead to a final vote on its adoption.
The vote followed strict party lines, with the Republican majority successfully moving the resolution forward over unanimous Democratic opposition.
The Democratic caucus was united in voting 'no' to prevent the resolution from reaching the floor.
The Republican caucus voted unanimously among those present to advance the resolution.
The two independent senators voted with the Democrats in opposition.