Mar 23, 2026 · 20:24:00 · Senate
On the Cloture Motion
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General
Chamber
Senate
Date
Mar 23, 2026 · 20:24:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Cloture
Vote ID
senate-119-2-64
Summary
The Senate agreed to a cloture motion on the nomination of Colin McDonald for Assistant Attorney General on a party-line vote.
Analysis
The Senate agreed to a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General, effectively ending debate and allowing the chamber to proceed toward a final confirmation vote. The motion was approved on a party-line vote. This procedural step ensures that the nomination can move forward for further consideration by the full Senate.
Implications
The Senate agreed to the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Colin McDonald to be an Assistant Attorney General on a party-line vote. This action ends debate and allows the Senate to proceed to a final confirmation vote for the nominee. The threshold for this procedural step was a simple majority.
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 43 | 0 | 2 |
| Republicans | 51 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 45 | 0 | 4 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members
