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proceduralDec 19, 2025 · Senate roll call · cloture · Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to

On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

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

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.