Senate vote: S.J.Res. 1 // June 7, 2006Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S. J. Res. 1
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 48 | 53.1% |
| Yea | Lost | 49 | 45.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.2% |
Senate This vote needed 60 yes votes to pass, more than the usual majority. It's called cloture, and it means a side with a majority of votes can still lose.