diff --git a/pagure/lib/__init__.py b/pagure/lib/__init__.py
index 2b8d03b..3f7c499 100644
--- a/pagure/lib/__init__.py
+++ b/pagure/lib/__init__.py
@@ -1484,7 +1484,7 @@ def close_pull_request(session, request, user, requestfolder, merged=True):
         request.status = 'Merged'
     else:
         request.status = 'Closed'
-    request.close_by_id = user_obj.id
+    request.closed_by_id = user_obj.id
     session.add(request)
     session.flush()