Senate vote: S. 5271 // August 8, 2026Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 0.8% 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 | 46 | 53.8% |
| Yea | Lost | 52 | 45.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.8% |
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.