Jun 27, 2019 · 11:50:00 · Senate
On the Cloture Motion
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Inhofe Amdt. No. 764 As Modified
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jun 27, 2019 · 11:50:00
Required Majority
3/5 Supermajority
Vote Type
Cloture
Vote ID
senate-116-1-186
Summary
On June 27, 2019, the Senate voted 87–7 to approve a "cloture motion," a procedural step used to end debate and move toward a final vote on a pending matter. By reaching the required 60-vote threshold, the Senate successfully prevented a filibuster, allowing the chamber to proceed with its legislative business.
The vote demonstrated broad bipartisan consensus, receiving overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans. With only seven senators voting in opposition, the result indicated a high level of cross-party agreement on moving the agenda forward.
AI-generated summary
Required: 3/5 Supermajority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Republicans | 50 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 87 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
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Member Votes
100 members
