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The Senate voted to reconsider its previous decision on S.Res. 377, a resolution. The motion passed 52 to 45, allowing the chamber to vote on the measure again.
This vote was a procedural move regarding Senate Resolution 377. By agreeing to "reconsider," the Senate decided to reopen a previous vote or decision related to this resolution. This action essentially serves as a procedural "do-over" for the chamber's prior action on the measure. In the Senate, a motion to reconsider is a standard tool that allows the chamber to vote a second time on a matter that has already been decided. It is typically used to either solidify a victory or, as seen here, to provide a coalition the opportunity to change the previous outcome. The motion requires a simple majority of those present to pass. Because the motion was successful, the Senate is now cleared to hold another vote on S.Res. 377 itself. The vote was notably bipartisan, with narrow majorities in both the Democratic and Republican caucuses voting in favor of revisiting the resolution, while significant portions of both parties remained opposed.
The Senate will proceed to a new vote or further debate on the underlying resolution, S.Res. 377.
Democrats. A narrow majority of Democrats voted in favor of reconsideration (25 to 20).
Republicans. The Republican caucus was split, with 26 voting yes and 22 voting no.
On the Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377
Sep 11, 2025
The Senate voted to reconsider its previous decision on S.Res.
377, a resolution. The motion passed 52 to 45, allowing the chamber to vote on the measure again.