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Senate Cloture Motion for Solicitor General Nominee Dean Sauer

Original title: Cloture Motion (Executive Session)

March 31, 2025

Senate Nominations Solicitor General Cloture

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The Frame

What this does

The represents the federal government before the Supreme Court, and this motion initiates the process to end debate and force a final confirmation vote on Dean Sauer's appointment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Dean Sauer

His nomination for Solicitor General is the subject of the cloture motion, which moves his confirmation process forward.

U.S. Senate

The body is required to follow Rule XXII procedures to end debate and proceed to a confirmation vote.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

Senator John Thune filed a in the U.S. Senate to end debate on the nomination of Dean Sauer for the position of of the United States. This procedural step is intended to move the nomination toward a final confirmation vote.

Key Facts

Senator John Thune filed a cloture motion to end debate on the nomination of Dean Sauer.
Dean Sauer is nominated for the position of Solicitor General of the United States.
The nomination is identified as Executive Calendar No. 46.
The motion was filed under Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Seventeen Senators signed the motion to bring the nomination to a vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cloture motion?

A is a procedural tool used in the U.S. Senate to end debate on a matter, such as a nomination, and force a final vote.

Who is Dean Sauer?

Dean Sauer is the nominee for the position of of the United States.

Why It Matters

The represents the federal government before the Supreme Court, and this motion initiates the process to end debate and force a final confirmation vote on Dean Sauer's appointment.

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Nomination Advancement

The filing of this motion indicates the Senate is moving to finalize the appointment of the Solicitor General.

Dean Sauer John Thune

Connected Entities

personRoger F. Wicker“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personKevin Cramer“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personTommy Tuberville“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personJohn Barrasso“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personShelley Moore Capito“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personJohn Thune“U.S. Senator who filed the cloture motion.”Map →

personRoger Marshall“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personTodd Young“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personKatie Boyd Britt“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personTed Budd“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personJim Justice“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personTim Sheehy“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personDean Sauer“Nominee for Solicitor General of the United States.”Map →

personDavid McCormick“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personJames Lankford“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personMike Rounds“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personMarkwayne Mullin“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

personMike Crapo“U.S. Senator and co-signer of the motion.”Map →

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