CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 647

119th Congress · Session 1 · December 15, 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-1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This Act authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, military construction, and Department of Energy defense activities. It establishes military personnel end strengths for active and reserve forces and outlines general provisions and authorities for the Armed Forces. The legislation includes intelligence authorizations for fiscal year 2026 and provides the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Additionally, the Act addresses various foreign affairs matters, financial services policies, and judiciary matters.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Cloture Motion S. 1071
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 76Nay: 20Not Voting: 4100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D271602
Independent I1100
Republican R48302
Official record
How each member voted (100)
76 yea, 20 nay, 4 not voting