The U.S. Senate agreed to cloture on a motion to proceed to S. 4668. The vote, which reached a result of 74 yeas and 24 nays, allows the measure to move forward in the legislative process.
S. 4668 is a bill designed to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes. The legislation also seeks to provide protections for student athletes and promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics.
Utah Senators Curtis and Lee both voted in the yea position regarding the motion to proceed. Two senators, Coons of Delaware and Rosen of Nevada, were recorded as not voting on the matter.