PN 5 - Nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan to the District of Columbia Circuit Court - National Key Vote
James Risch voted Nay (Cloture Vote) on this Nomination.
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Timeline
- Senate Cloture Not Invoked
- Dec. 6, 2011
- Introduced
- Jan. 5, 2011
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Title: Nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan to the District of Columbia Circuit Court
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote on a motion to invoke cloture on the confirmation of President Barack Obama's nomination of Caitlin Joan Halligan to be the United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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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 Caitlin Joan Halligan to the District of Columbia Circuit Court