This was a 'cloture' vote regarding presidential nomination PN55-6. Cloture is a specialized Senate procedure used to end debate and stop potential delays, such as a filibuster, so that the Senate can proceed to a final vote on whether to confirm a nominee for their position. While Senate rules generally require 60 votes to end debate on most legislation, a 2013 rule change (often called the 'nuclear option') allows the Senate to end debate on executive and most judicial nominations with a simple majority of those voting. Even though this vote did not reach the 60-vote mark usually associated with cloture, it was successful under these specific rules for nominations. With the motion agreed to, the nomination moves into a final period of limited debate before a confirmation vote is held. The vote was notably bipartisan, with a mix of members from both parties supporting and opposing the motion, while ten senators did not participate.