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proceduralDec 14, 2021 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 33

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.

A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.
  • Senate passed it on Dec 14, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.

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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.