CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 59

119th Congress · Session 2 · March 20, 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-7147 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

This Act provides funding for various government functions. It includes a major division for the Department of Homeland Security, covering oversight, security, and disaster response. Additionally, the bill provides funds for the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Aviation Administration. The legislation also addresses continuing appropriations to account for a past lapse in funding. It includes specific mandates for reporting, transparency, and various departmental operations.

The Senate recorded this as
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147
A bill making further consolidated 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: 47Nay: 37Not Voting: 16100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D13509
Independent I0200
Republican R46007
Official record
How each member voted (100)
47 yea, 37 nay, 16 not voting