Vote 143

Question: On the Cloture Motion
Category: Cloture
Vote description: Motion To Invoke Cloture On The Nomination Of Miguel A. Estrada To Be U.S. Cicuit Judge
Vote type: 3/5 (Help)
A three-fifths majority of those present and voting is required for approval or passage. Used in the Senate.
Result: Rejected, 54-43, with 3 not voting.
Date/time: May 8, 2003, 1:45 p.m.
Republican majority opinion: Yes (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Republicans. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."
Democrat majority opinion: No (Help)
The position of more than 50 percent of voting Democrats. "None" means an equal split between "Yes" and "No."

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