CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 533

119th Congress · Session 1 · September 29, 2025

A vote to end debate and allow a final vote

In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits.

What was being voted on

119-S-2806 — Eliminate Shutdowns Act

This bill aims to provide for automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in funding. If a lapse occurs, the bill automatically appropriates necessary funds at the rate of previous operation levels for specific programs and projects. These automatic funds are granted in 14-day increments that extend as long as the lapse continues. For entitlements and specific activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, funding is set at the rate necessary to maintain current program levels.

The Senate recorded this as
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2806
A bill to provide for automatic continuing appropriations.
Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 37Nay: 61Not Voting: 2100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D04500
Independent I0200
Republican R371402
Official record
How each member voted (100)
37 yea, 61 nay, 2 not voting