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proceduralJan 21, 2025 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Peter Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Roll-call breakdown

Yea53

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 52

Nay45

Democrat: 43 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting2

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (53)

Nay (45)

Not Voting (2)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.