Senate vote: Cloture motion // April 27, 2016Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Alexander Amdt. No. 3801
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.0% 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 | 52.8% |
| Yea | Lost | 50 | 40.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.0% |
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.