Senate vote: Cloture motion // May 17, 2016Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture on Cornyn Amdt. No. 3899
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.3% 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 | 45 | 53.5% |
| Yea | Lost | 52 | 42.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.3% |
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.