Senate vote: Cloture motion // April 6, 2017
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Neil M. Gorsuch, of Colorado, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 45 | 54.2% |
| Yea | Lost | 55 | 45.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.0% |
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.