U.S. Senate · September 29, 2025
Roll call 533 · 119th Congress, session 1
S. 2806 — Eliminate Shutdowns Act
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.
Blocked
37 yes 61 no
The Senate said no · recorded as “Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected”
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-S-2806 — Eliminate Shutdowns Act
This bill aims to provide for automatic continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in funding. If a lapse occurs, the bill automatically appropriates necessary funds at the rate of previous operation levels for specific programs and projects. These automatic funds are granted in 14-day increments that extend as long as the lapse continues. For entitlements and specific activities under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, funding is set at the rate necessary to maintain current program levels.
