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proceduralOct 7, 2021 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Discharge Agreed to

On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge: Catherine Elizabeth Lhamon to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education, from the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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

Yea50

Democrat: 46 · Independent: 4

Nay49

Republican: 49

Present0

Not Voting1

Republican: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (50)

Nay (49)

Not Voting (1)

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