Senate · Roll call 235 · Sept. 15, 2026
A vote to end debate on whether to take up S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes.
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- Question
- On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
- Bill
- S. 4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted Yes (24 of 45).
Most Republicans voted Yes (49 of 53).
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a Yes vote
“The Administration supports passage of S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
The bill sets requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college athletes and gives schools and conferences a limited antitrust exemption to pool and sell certain college sports media rights. Cloture is a vote to end debate and needs 60 votes for most bills; agreeing to it moved the Senate toward taking up the bill.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 This bill establishes requirements for name, image, or likeness (NIL) agreements for college student athletes and provides a limited antitrust exemption for schools and conferences to pool and sell certain college sports media rights.
How each member voted
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