On the Motion to Table

On January 30, 2026, the Senate voted 58-42 to table an amendment or motion, effectively killing it without a substantive debate or direct vote. The specific subject matter of the underlying amendment or motion is not identified in the available data.

The vote broke largely along party lines, with 45 Democrats and 11 Republicans voting to table, while 42 Republicans opposed the tabling motion. No Democrats voted against tabling. This partisan split indicates significant disagreement between the parties over the underlying matter, with the Democratic majority using the tabling procedure to prevent further consideration.

By adopting the motion to table, the Senate disposed of the underlying amendment or motion without ever voting on its substance. The matter is now dead for the current legislative session unless it is reintroduced through other procedural means.