U.S. Senate · December 11, 2025
Roll call 643 · 119th Congress, session 1
S. 3386 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
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
51 yes 48 no
The Senate said no · recorded as “Cloture Motion Rejected”
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-S-3386 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
This bill aims to provide health savings account contributions to certain eligible enrollees and reduce health care costs. It establishes an "Exchange plan HSA" for individuals enrolled in bronze level or catastrophic plans through an Exchange. The legislation also modifies Medicaid and CHIP requirements regarding citizenship and immigration status. Furthermore, it prohibits the coverage of gender transition procedures as an essential health benefit under Exchange plans and through Federal Medicaid and CHIP funding. Finally, it adjusts funding for cost-sharing reductions.
