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Catherine Cortez Masto

DemocratNevadaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

Partial vote history. See collection coverage

Senate vote #57 · 2025Nomination PN11-9
Nay

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce

AI-assisted summary

Howard Lutnick was nominated to be Secretary of Commerce. The Senate confirmed his nomination, 51–45, approving his appointment to that job.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 18, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce
Official question
On the Nomination PN11-9
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
Measure title
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #56 · 2025Nomination PN12-35
Nay

Senate began considering Kashyap Patel for FBI director

AI-assisted summary

Kashyap Patel was nominated to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a ten-year term. The Senate agreed, 48–45, to begin considering his nomination. This vote did not confirm him for the position.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 18, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination of Kashyap Patel
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN12-35
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
Measure title
Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a term of ten years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #55 · 2025Nomination PN11-18
Nay

Senate voted to limit debate on Kelly Loeffler’s nomination

AI-assisted summary

Kelly Loeffler was nominated to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. The Senate agreed, 51–43, to limit debate on her nomination, allowing the Senate to move toward a confirmation vote; this vote did not itself confirm her.

Context: Limiting debate does not end all debate immediately.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kelly Loeffler to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN11-18
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
Measure title
Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #54 · 2025Nomination PN11-9
Nay

Limit debate on Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed, 52–45, to limit debate on Howard Lutnick’s nomination to be Secretary of Commerce. This vote did not confirm him; it set a limit on further debate before a separate confirmation decision.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of Commerce
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN11-9
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
Measure title
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #53 · 2025Nomination PN11-12
Yea

Senate confirms Brooke Rollins as secretary of agriculture

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins of Texas to serve as secretary of agriculture. This vote decided the nomination itself, rather than merely limiting debate on it. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 72 to 28.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Brooke Rollins, of TX, to be Secretary of Agriculture
Official question
On the Nomination PN11-12
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
Measure title
Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #52 · 2025Nomination PN11-8
Nay

Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, 52–48. This was the final decision on his nomination, not a vote merely to limit debate.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 13, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Official question
On the Nomination PN11-8
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
Measure title
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #51 · 2025Nomination PN11-8
Nay

Limit debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed, 53–47, to limit debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Limiting debate does not end all debate immediately, and this vote did not confirm him; confirmation was a separate decision.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 12, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN11-8
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Measure title
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #50 · 2025Nomination PN11-16
Nay

Confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence, 52–48. This was the final decision on her nomination, not a vote merely to limit debate.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 12, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Tulsi Gabbard, of HI, to be Director of National Intelligence
Official question
On the Nomination PN11-16
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
Measure title
Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #49 · 2025Nomination PN11-16
Nay

Limit debate on Tulsi Gabbard for intelligence director

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed, 52–46, to limit debate on Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be Director of National Intelligence. Limiting debate does not end all debate immediately, and this vote did not confirm her; confirmation was a separate decision.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 10, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN11-16
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
Measure title
Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #48 · 2025Nomination PN11-18
Nay

Begin considering Kelly Loeffler for small-business administrator

AI-assisted summary

The Senate agreed, 53–45, to begin considering Kelly Loeffler’s nomination to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. This procedural vote allowed the Senate to take up her nomination; it did not confirm her or decide whether she should receive the job.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Kelly Loeffler
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-18
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
Measure title
Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #47 · 2025Nomination PN11-12
Nay

Begin considering Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination is for Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. The Senate agreed to begin considering her nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm her.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-12
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
Measure title
Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #46 · 2025Nomination PN11-12
Nay

Begin considering Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination is for Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to serve as Secretary of Agriculture. The Senate agreed to begin considering her nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm her.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Brooke Rollins
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-12
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
Measure title
Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #45 · 2025Nomination PN11-9
Nay

Begin considering Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination is for Howard Lutnick, of New York, to serve as Secretary of Commerce. The Senate agreed to begin considering his nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-9
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
Measure title
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #44 · 2025Nomination PN11-9
Nay

Begin considering Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination is for Howard Lutnick, of New York, to serve as Secretary of Commerce. The Senate agreed to begin considering his nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Howard Lutnick
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-9
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
Measure title
Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #43 · 2025Nomination PN11-8
Nay

Begin considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination is for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Senate agreed to begin considering his nomination; this procedural vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
Measure title
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #42 · 2025Nomination PN11-8
Nay

Senate begins considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary

AI-assisted summary

The nomination would make Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Senate agreed, 52–47, to begin considering his nomination. This procedural vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to consider the Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-8
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #41 · 2025Nomination PN11-16
Nay

Senate begins considering Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence

AI-assisted summary

The nomination would make Tulsi Gabbard Director of National Intelligence. The Senate agreed, 52–47, to begin considering her nomination. This vote did not decide whether to confirm her.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-16
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #40 · 2025Nomination PN11-16
Nay

Senate begins considering Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence

AI-assisted summary

The nomination would make Tulsi Gabbard Director of National Intelligence. The Senate agreed, 52–46, to begin considering her nomination. This procedural vote was not a confirmation vote.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider the Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-16
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
Measure title
Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #39 · 2025Nomination PN11-22
Nay

Senate begins considering Russell Vought for OMB director

AI-assisted summary

The nomination would make Russell Vought Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Senate agreed, 52–47, to begin considering his nomination. This procedural vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on February 6, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to Legislative Session
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed PN11-22
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #38 · 2025Nomination PN11-22
Nay

Senate sets aside motion to reconsider Russell Vought nomination

AI-assisted summary

Russell Vought was nominated to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The Senate agreed, 52–47, to table—that is, set aside—the motion to reconsider the nomination. This vote addressed the reconsideration motion, not whether Vought should be confirmed.

Context: The record does not provide the underlying reconsideration motion or the earlier vote it sought to revisit.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider Re: Vought Nomination
Official question
On the Motion to Table PN11-22
Chamber result
Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
Measure title
Russell Vought, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1