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Senate Votes to End Debate on Judicial Nomination of John George Edward Marck

Original title: Cloture Motion (Executive Session)

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Senate voted to invoke on the nomination of John George Edward Marck to serve as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. This procedural vote ends debate on the nomination, allowing the Senate to move toward a final confirmation vote.

Why it matters

This vote advances the confirmation process for a federal judicial nominee, which determines the composition of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

John George Edward Marck

The Senate's vote to end debate moves his nomination closer to a final confirmation vote for the position of United States District Judge.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a cloture motion do?
A motion is a procedural step used in the Senate to end debate on a matter, such as a nomination, so that a final vote can be taken.
What happens next for John George Edward Marck?
Following the successful vote, the Senate can proceed to a final confirmation vote on his nomination to be a U.S. District Judge.

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Judicial Confirmation Pace

The use of cloture motions remains a standard procedural tool for managing the Senate's judicial confirmation schedule.

Connected Entities

Cornyn, John, Mitch McConnell, John Barrasso and 19 more
PersonCornyn, John“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonMitch McConnell“Senator absent for the vote”Map →
PersonJohn Barrasso“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonTim Scott“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonBernie Moreno“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonJon A. Husted“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonAshley B. Moody“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record”Map →
PersonTodd Young“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonAdam Schiff“Senator absent for the vote”Map →
PersonGrassley, Chuck“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonJohn George Edward Marck“Nominee for United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas”Map →
PersonMichael Bennet“Senator absent for the vote”Map →
PersonTed Budd“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonTim Sheehy“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonEric Schmitt“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonJohn Thune“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonJames Lankford“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonMike Rounds“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonPete Ricketts“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonJames C. Justice“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →
PersonMike Crapo“Senator who signed the cloture motion”Map →

Sources

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