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Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Senate roll call 658,

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: Alexander C. Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Cloture Motion Agreed to60–351/2 majority requiredOfficial record ↗

Totals

60–35

5 didn’t vote

By party

PartyYesNoPresentDidn’t vote
Democrat Democrats73505
Republican Republicans53000

Every senator's vote

Yes60

Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be…: Senate Vote Results