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The Senate agreed to limit debate on S. 5, voting 61–35 with three senators not voting. The vote met the 60-vote threshold for cloture, but did not pass the bill itself.
The Senate voted on whether to end debate on S. 5 and move toward a later vote. ChamberLight has not yet linked this roll call to the measure it concerns, so the bill’s subject and contents are not described here. The motion passed, allowing the Senate to limit debate and move toward further consideration. This vote did not approve or pass S. 5.
The Senate may move toward further consideration and a vote on S. 5. Cloture itself does not decide whether the bill passes.
Why it matters. The vote cleared the threshold to limit debate and move S. 5 forward in the Senate, but it did not determine the bill’s substance or final fate.
Who’s affected. Senators considering S. 5: Debate can be limited, allowing the Senate to move toward further consideration and a later vote.
Democrats. Ten Democrats voted yes, 33 voted no, and two did not vote; the party’s majority position was no.
Republicans. Fifty-one Republicans voted yes and one did not vote; the party’s majority position was yes.
The Senate agreed to limit debate on S.
5, voting 61–35 with three senators not voting. The vote met the 60-vote threshold for cloture, but did not pass the bill itself.
Cloture is a Senate vote to limit debate and move toward a later vote on a measure. For this vote, cloture required 60 votes.
The Senate may move toward further consideration and a vote on S. 5. Cloture itself does not decide whether the bill passes.
The vote cleared the threshold to limit debate and move S. 5 forward in the Senate, but it did not determine the bill’s substance or final fate.
The motion received support from senators in both parties: 61 voted yes and 35 voted no. Democrats were mostly opposed, while Republicans were overwhelmingly in favor.
Ten Democrats voted yes, 33 voted no, and two did not vote; the party’s majority position was no.
Fifty-one Republicans voted yes and one did not vote; the party’s majority position was yes.
Both Independents voted no.