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proceduralJun 17, 2026 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea

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: 2 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 51

Nay41

Democrat: 40 · Independent: 1

Present0

Not Voting5

Democrat: 3 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (54)

Nay (41)

Not Voting (5)

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