PN 11-1 - Nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury - National Key Vote
Timeline
- Senate Nomination Confirmed
- Jan. 27, 2025
- Senate Cloture Invoked
- Jan. 25, 2025
- Introduced
- Jan. 20, 2025
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Title: Nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to confirm President Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
Title: Nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on President Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury.
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NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.
Title: Nomination of Scott Bessent to be Secretary of the Treasury