Cloture, not confirmation.Cloture on a nomination ends debate and triggers the confirmation vote that follows. A yes on cloture is not a yes on the nominee — they're separate votes, often with different margins.Read the explainer →
CLOTURE MOTION AGREED TO (49-48)CLOTURE MOTION AGREED TO (49-48)· 119TH CONGRESS · 2ND SESSION · ROLL CALL #198
SenateClotureClose vote
PN 851
On the Cloture Motion PN851-8
Jul 16, 2026
49–48
49 to pass
Margin
1 vote
Crossed
2 members
HEADS UP
Cloture, not confirmation.
Cloture on a nomination ends debate and triggers the confirmation vote that follows. A yes on cloture is not a yes on the nominee — they're separate votes, often with different margins.