Jun 13, 2019 · 12:20:00 · Senate
On the Cloture Motion
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Edward F. Crawford to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jun 13, 2019 · 12:20:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Cloture
Vote ID
senate-116-1-163
Summary
On June 13, 2019, the Senate voted on a "cloture motion," which is a procedural step used to end debate and move toward a final vote on a specific matter. By a margin of 92–7, the Senate agreed to end debate, effectively overcoming any potential filibuster and allowing the chamber to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process.
The vote demonstrated broad bipartisan consensus, receiving "Yea" votes from nearly all Republicans and the vast majority of Democrats. While seven senators voted against ending debate, the overwhelming support from both parties ensured the motion passed easily, meeting the 60-vote threshold required for cloture.
AI-generated summary
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
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Member Votes
100 members
