A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization.

On Sep 17, 2024, the Senate voted 51–44 on “On the Cloture Motion” (S 4445). Result: Cloture Motion Rejected. By party: Republicans 2–44, Democrats 46–0, Independents 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Cloture Motion Rejected
Yes: 51
No: 44
Did not vote: 10
Date: Sep 17, 2024

By party

Republicans2 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents3 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lisa Murkowski R-AK voted yes
Susan Margaret Collins R-ME voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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