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proceduralJan 27, 2026 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

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.

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires each college (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective.
  • Senate cloture vote rejected on Jan 27, 2026 (procedural).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Pregnant Students' Rights Act This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain information to prospective and enrolled students on the rights and resources for pregnant students to carry a baby to term or students who may become pregnant while enrolled at the IHE to carry a baby to term. In particular, this required information must include a list of community and on-campus resources that exist to help a pregnant student in carrying the baby to term and caring for the baby after birth, information about the accommodations available to help a pregnant student carry the baby to term and parent the baby after birth, and information on how to file a discrimination complaint related to the student's determination to carry a baby to term.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea47

Republican: 47

Nay45

Democrat: 43 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting8

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 6

How each member voted (100)

Yea (47)

Nay (45)

Not Voting (8)

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