CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 542

119th Congress · Session 1 · October 3, 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-2882 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing appropriations for the federal government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It generally maintains funding at fiscal year 2025 levels for various departments and agencies. The act includes specific funding for programs like WIC and Defender Services, as well as extensions for numerous health and veterans' programs. It also provides additional security funding for the judiciary and members of Congress. Most of these extensions and appropriations are set to remain in effect until October 31, 2025.

The Senate recorded this as
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 2882
A bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 46Nay: 52Not Voting: 2100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D44001
Independent I2000
Republican R05201
Official record
How each member voted (100)
46 yea, 52 nay, 2 not voting