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proceduralFeb 2, 2026 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Clay Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

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

Yea49

Democrat: 5 · Republican: 44

Nay40

Democrat: 38 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting11

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 9

How each member voted (100)

Yea (49)

Nay (40)

Not Voting (11)

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