Senate vote: S. 388 // February 28, 2013Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S.388
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 49 | 44.6% |
| Yea | Lost | 51 | 55.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.0% |
Senate This side won even though more senators, and more Americans, voted the other way. Ending debate needed 60 votes here, not a majority.