A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate.

On Apr 2, 2019, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed” (SRES 50). Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 0–44, Independents 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejecte
Yes: 51
No: 48
Did not vote: 3
Date: Apr 2, 2019

By party

Republicans51 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Addison Mitchell (Mitch) Mcconnell R-KY voted no
Mike Lee R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A resolution improving procedures for the…: Senate Vote, Apr 2, 2019,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/116-S-57/a-resolution-improving-procedures-for-the-consideration-of-nominations (accessed 2026-10-17).