Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87.
Feb 21, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125)
Feb 21, 2025
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Reed amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required majority for adoption.
The Senate rejected the Reed amendment on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a vote on whether to adopt the amendment to a pending matter, but it failed to reach the required simple majority threshold. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.
The amendment was rejected on a party-line vote, meaning its proposed changes will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this amendment vote.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Duckworth amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required majority for adoption.
The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Duckworth on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a discrete action to determine whether the proposed changes would be adopted into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this rejected amendment.
The amendment was rejected on a party-line vote and will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying measure proceed independently of this amendment vote.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected Shaheen Amendment No. 436 on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying matter proceeds independently.
The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Shaheen following a floor vote on the proposal. The decision fell along a party-line split, failing to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on any underlying matter proceed independently of this rejected amendment.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected an amendment from Senator Paul on a mixed vote, failing to reach the required majority for adoption.
The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Paul during floor proceedings. The vote resulted in a mixed party breakdown, with the amendment failing to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on any related underlying matter proceed independently of this rejected amendment.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate voted on an amendment on February 21, 2025, which was rejected 47-52. Without the linked bill information, the specific content of this amendment cannot be determined, but the vote pattern and structure indicate this was a standard amendment rather than a full substitute, as it would have made a targeted change to existing legislation rather than replacing an entire bill's text. The vote broke sharply along party lines. All 44 Senate Democrats present voted in favor, joined by one Republican, while all 52 Republicans voted against the amendment. This near-total partisan split reflects deep disagreement between the parties on the amendment's substance. With the amendment rejected, the underlying bill continues without the proposed change. The legislation will proceed to further consideration in its current form, unless additional amendments are offered or other procedural steps are taken.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Lujan amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required majority for adoption.
The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Luján on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a discrete action to determine whether the proposed changes would be adopted into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this rejected amendment.
The amendment was rejected on a party-line vote, meaning its proposed changes will not be incorporated into the pending matter. Further procedural steps on the underlying legislation proceed independently of this amendment vote.
On the Concurrent Resolution
On the Concurrent Resolution
The Senate passed a concurrent resolution setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 on a party-line vote.
The Senate agreed to this concurrent resolution establishing the federal budget for fiscal year 2025 and outlining budgetary levels through 2034. The measure was approved on a party-line vote following several days of floor consideration and a successful motion to proceed earlier in the week. With this vote, the resolution has now passed its originating chamber.
The Senate agreed to this concurrent resolution on a party-line vote, establishing the congressional budget framework for fiscal years 2025 through 2034. Having passed its originating chamber, the resolution must now be considered by the House of Representatives. Because this is a concurrent resolution, it does not go to the President for signature but serves as a blueprint for subsequent spending and taxation legislation.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Slotkin amendment on a party-line vote; further action on the underlying matter proceeds independently.
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment from Senator Slotkin during floor deliberations. The decision followed a party-line vote, failing to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on any underlying legislative matter proceed independently of this amendment's rejection.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Merkley amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required majority threshold for adoption.
The Senate rejected a proposed amendment on a party-line vote. This procedural step was a discrete action to determine whether the specific amendment would be adopted, and its rejection concludes the matter for this specific vote. Further procedural steps on any related legislative business proceed independently of this amendment outcome.
On the Motion
On the Motion
The Senate rejected a motion to waive budgetary discipline for an amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the 3/5 threshold.
The Senate rejected a motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline regarding an amendment to the pending matter. The motion failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold for approval, falling on a party-line vote. This procedural action concludes the vote on the waiver without advancing the specific budgetary exception.
The motion to waive budgetary discipline for the amendment was rejected on a party-line vote, as it failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold. Because the waiver was not granted, the budgetary objection stands against the proposed amendment. Further procedural steps on any underlying legislative matters proceed independently of this rejected motion.
On the Motion
On the Motion
The Senate rejected a motion to waive budgetary discipline for the Reed amendment on a party-line vote.
The Senate rejected a motion to waive budgetary discipline requirements regarding an amendment to pending legislation. The procedural motion failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold on a party-line vote. Because the motion was not agreed to, the budgetary rules remained in effect for the consideration of the amendment.
The motion to waive budgetary discipline was rejected on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required three-fifths threshold. As a result, the budgetary objections against the Reed amendment remain in force, preventing the amendment from proceeding in its current form. This procedural outcome is limited to the specific motion and does not determine the final status of any broader legislative package.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate rejected the Lujan amendment on a party-line vote, failing to reach the required majority for adoption.
The Senate rejected an amendment offered by Senator Luján during floor proceedings. The decision followed a party-line vote, failing to reach the simple majority threshold required for adoption. Further procedural steps on the underlying matter proceed independently of this amendment vote.
On the Amendment
On the Amendment
The Senate adopted Lee Amendment No. 922 on a party-line vote.
The Senate adopted an amendment offered by Senator Lee following a party-line vote. This procedural step integrated the proposed changes into the pending matter before the chamber. Further procedural steps on the underlying business proceed independently of this amendment's adoption.