CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 253

119th Congress · Session 2 · September 30, 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-7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act

This bill places strict purchasing limits and transparency rules on stock trading for Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children. It stops covered individuals from buying new covered investments while in federal service and requires advanced public notice before selling any. Additionally, the bill requires voters in federal elections to provide a valid physical photo identification or an approved alternative. States must make digital imaging devices available for free at public buildings so people can copy their photo identification.

The Senate recorded this as
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, 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: 53Nay: 47100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D04500
Independent I0200
Republican R53000
Official record
How each member voted (100)
53 yea, 47 nay