Date: June 22, 1995
Subject: Foster Nomination
Description: Motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the confirmation of President Clinton's nomination of Dr. Henry W. Foster Jr. of Tennessee to be surgeon general. Three-fifths of the total Senate, or 60 votes, is required to invoke cloture.
Result: Cloture Motion Rejected, 57-43
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