CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 218

119th Congress · Session 2 · August 3, 2026

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-HR-6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

This Act provides funding and legal extensions for various government operations. Division A establishes continuing appropriations for several government departments and agencies for fiscal year 2027. Division B focuses on authorizing various legal and programmatic extensions across multiple sectors. Division C, the "Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2026," extends various surface transportation programs and trust funds. Division D provides several extensions for Department of Veterans Affairs programs and authorities.

The Senate recorded this as
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.
Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 89Nay: 4Not Voting: 7100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D39204
Independent I1100
Republican R49103
Official record
How each member voted (100)
89 yea, 4 nay, 7 not voting