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Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of Defense

Senate roll call 125,

Vote to end debate

Ends debate so the Senate can move to a vote. Most cloture votes need 60 senators, which is how a filibuster is broken.

Official question: On the Cloture Motion

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Stephen Feinberg to be Deputy Secretary of Defense

Cloture Motion Agreed to56–391/2 majority requiredOfficial record ↗

Totals

56–39

5 didn’t vote

By party

PartyYesNoPresentDidn’t vote
Democrat Democrats63902
Republican Republicans50003

Every senator's vote

Yes56

No39

Didn't vote5

Stephen Feinberg, of New York, to be Deputy…: Senate Vote Results