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proceduralMay 14, 2025 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

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: 2 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 50

Nay43

Democrat: 42 · Independent: 1

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 3

How each member voted (100)

Yea (53)

Nay (43)

Not Voting (4)

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