On the Motion to Table

On January 30, 2026, the Senate voted 67-33 to table an amendment or motion, effectively killing the underlying matter without a direct vote on its substance. The specific subject of the tabling motion is not identified in the available data.

The vote was largely partisan in nature. All 45 Democrats present voted to table, joined by 20 Republicans, while 33 Republicans voted against tabling. This alignment suggests the two parties held opposing views on whether the underlying amendment or motion should be considered on its merits.

By passing the motion to table, the Senate disposed of the underlying matter procedurally. This means senators did not hold a direct up-or-down vote on the amendment or motion itself. With the tabling motion successful, the matter is now set aside and will not advance further unless the Senate takes separate action to reconsider it.