U.S. Senate · September 2, 2025
Roll call 500 · 119th Congress, session 1
S. 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
A vote to end debate and allow a final vote In the Senate, debate can continue indefinitely unless 60 senators vote to end it. This vote is that attempt. It decides whether the Senate may vote on the thing at all — not whether the thing passes. A failed cloture vote usually ends the matter without anyone ever voting on its merits.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
84 yes 14 no
The Senate said yes
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
This legislation authorizes funding and personnel for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy's national security activities, and military construction for fiscal year 2026. It includes the Intelligence Authorization Act, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill addresses global security, specifically countering threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, while overseeing nuclear stockpile modernization. Additionally, it provides extensive updates to military healthcare, family support, and affordable housing initiatives.
