Senate Cloture Motion for Michael Kratsios Nomination

The Frame

What this does

This motion initiates the process to end debate on Michael Kratsios's nomination, which is a required step before the Senate can hold a final confirmation vote for the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Michael Kratsios

His nomination is the subject of the cloture motion, which determines the timeline for his potential confirmation.

U.S. Senate

The body is required to follow Rule XXII procedures to move toward a confirmation vote.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Senator John Barrasso filed a to end debate on the nomination of Michael Kratsios to serve as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. This procedural step is intended to move the Senate toward a final confirmation vote.

Key Facts

A cloture motion was filed to end debate on the nomination of Michael Kratsios.
Michael Kratsios is nominated to be the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The motion was presented by Senator John Barrasso.
The motion is governed by Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Sixteen Senators signed the motion to bring the nomination to a close.

Why It Matters

This motion initiates the process to end debate on Michael Kratsios's nomination, which is a required step before the Senate can hold a final confirmation vote for the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cloture motion?

A is a procedural tool used in the Senate to end debate on a matter, such as a nomination, so that a final vote can be taken.

Who is Michael Kratsios?

Michael Kratsios is the nominee for the position of Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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Senate Nomination Procedure

The document highlights the use of Rule XXII to expedite a specific executive branch nomination.

Michael Kratsios U.S. Senate

Connected Entities

personTommy Tuberville“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personJohn Barrasso“Senator who presented the cloture motion”Map →

personShelley Moore Capito“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

organizationOffice of Science and Technology Policy“The federal agency for which the nominee is being considered”Map →

personJohn Thune“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personMichael Kratsios“Nominee for Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy”Map →

personRick Scott“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personBernie Moreno“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personKatie Britt“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personJim Justice“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personTim Sheehy“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personSteve Daines“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personDavid McCormick“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personMike Rounds“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personMarkwayne Mullin“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personJon Husted“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personMike Crapo“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

personJoni Ernst“Senator signing the cloture motion”Map →

Sources

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