Emil Michael, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Senate roll call 253, Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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: Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Cloture Motion Agreed to53–431/2 majority requiredOfficial record ↗

Totals

4 didn’t vote

Party	Yes	No	Present	Didn’t vote
Democrat Democrats	3	43	0	1
Republican Republicans	50	0	0	3