Jan 30, 2026 · 18:03:00 · Senate
On the Motion
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jan 30, 2026 · 18:03:00
Required Majority
3/5 Supermajority
Vote ID
senate-119-2-19
Summary
On January 30, 2026, the Senate voted on a motion that was rejected 47-52. The vote broke entirely along party lines, with all 45 voting Democrats joined by 2 additional supporters voting in favor, while all 52 Republicans voted against the motion. No bill was directly linked to this vote.
The motion failed to pass, meaning whatever action it proposed did not proceed. Without additional details about the specific motion's content, the exact procedural purpose remains unclear from the available data. However, the complete partisan split suggests a significant disagreement between the two parties on the underlying issue.
The rejection of this motion means the Senate did not advance whatever proposal or procedural step it contained. The outcome reflects the current partisan composition of the chamber and the deep divisions between Democrats and Republicans on this particular matter.
AI-generated summary
Required: 3/5 Supermajority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members