This vote was a motion to invoke 'cloture' on a presidential nomination. Cloture is a procedural tool used to end debate and prevent a filibuster, which is when a minority of senators tries to delay a vote by continuing to speak. By agreeing to this motion, the Senate has decided to set a time limit on further discussion so that a final confirmation vote can take place. In the Senate, most actions usually require 60 votes to end debate. However, under a set of rules often called the 'nuclear option' established in 2013, the Senate can end debate on most executive and lower-court nominations with a simple majority of those voting. This allows the majority party to advance a president's appointees more easily even if there is significant opposition. Because the motion was agreed to, the Senate will now move toward a final vote on whether to officially confirm the individual to their position. The vote was bipartisan, with 27 Republicans and 25 Democrats voting together to advance the process, showing broad support for moving to a final decision.