The Senate agreed to a "Motion to Proceed" on H.R. 6644. This is a standard procedural step required before the Senate can formally discuss, debate, or vote on a piece of legislation that has been brought to the floor. While the bill itself has already passed the House, it cannot be considered by the full Senate until this motion is approved. In the Senate, a Motion to Proceed acts as the "green light" for a bill. For this specific measure, it required a simple majority vote to pass. By agreeing to this motion, Senators are not yet voting for or against the final version of the bill, but rather agreeing that the bill is ready for the Senate's time and attention. The motion passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, with 90 Senators in favor and only 8 opposed. This strong majority suggests the bill has significant momentum as it moves forward. Now that the motion has passed, the Senate will move into formal debate and may vote on changes (amendments) before a final vote on the bill itself.