CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 240

119th Congress · Session 2 · September 22, 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-SAMDT-6776 — In the nature of a substitute.

This amendment proposes the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. Its purpose is to protect the name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes, promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics, and provide various protections and standards for student athletes across the country. Specifically, the amendment aims to add and change federal law by establishing clear rules for student athlete compensation, agent regulations, academic protections, medical coverage, health and safety standards, and revenue sharing in college sports.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
In the nature of a substitute.
Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 70Nay: 21Not Voting: 9100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D221706
Independent I1100
Republican R47303
Official record
How each member voted (100)
70 yea, 21 nay, 9 not voting