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proceduralSep 30, 2025 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 2806

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.

Eliminate Shutdowns Act

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not.
  • Senate cloture vote rejected on Sep 30, 2025 (procedural).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Eliminate Shutdowns Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if the appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea37

Republican: 37

Nay61

Democrat: 45 · Independent: 2 · Republican: 14

Present0

Not Voting2

Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (37)

Nay (61)

Not Voting (2)

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