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proceduralSep 11, 2025 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture on Executive Calendar #1 S.Res. 377, Upon Reconsideration

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.

An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

In plain language

  • Senate resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Provides for the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of nominations for various executive officers and ambassadors.
  • Senate passed it on Sep 15, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution provides for the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of nominations for various executive officers and ambassadors. The agencies in which the executive officers shall serve include the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Interior, and Labor. The ambassadors shall represent the United States to Argentina, Greece, Liechtenstein, and Sweden.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea53

Republican: 53

Nay43

Democrat: 41 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 4

How each member voted (100)

Yea (53)

Nay (43)

Not Voting (4)

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