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proceduralApr 27, 2026 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

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

Yea54

Democrat: 5 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 48

Nay37

Democrat: 36 · Independent: 1

Present0

Not Voting9

Democrat: 4 · Republican: 5

How each member voted (100)

Yea (54)

Nay (37)

Not Voting (9)

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