In a recent vote, the U.S. Senate approved a motion to end debate on the nomination of Brian Burch from Illinois to be the Ambassador to the Holy See, which is the official title for the Vatican.

The motion received support primarily from Senate Republicans, who voted in favor. The final tally showed 51 senators in favor and 45 against the motion. This step essentially means that the Senate is ready to move forward and will now have a final vote on whether to officially confirm Burch for the role.

Supporters believe that Burch will represent U.S. interests and values in the Vatican, which is important for international relations. As the Ambassador, he will be responsible for communicating between the U.S. government and the Pope.

Opponents raised concerns over his nomination, but the majority of Senate Republicans felt strongly enough to push this motion through. Now that they have cleared the way, the Senate will soon vote whether to make Brian Burch the Ambassador.