Senate vote: Cloture motion // September 9, 2009Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Cass R. Sunstein, to be Administrator of the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.2% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 63 | 65.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 35 | 30.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.2% |