Roll Call Vote 4 (January 9, 2020)

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

On January 9, 2020, the Senate held Roll Call Vote 4, which was a motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. The results of the vote were largely divided along party lines:

• Republicans: Most Republican senators voted in favor of invoking cloture.
• Democrats: Most Democratic senators voted against the motion.

The final tally was 53-36 in favor of invoking cloture, effectively limiting debate on VanDyke’s nomination and allowing it to proceed to a final confirmation vote. This vote was reflective of the typical partisan split on judicial nominations during this period​ (Senate.gov)​​ (Senate.gov)​.