A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors
Changes H.Con.Res. 14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Offered
Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
What this amendment would do
This amendment would add a new rule to the budget resolution regarding certain types of legislative actions. It establishes a point of order, which is a procedural rule used to object to a bill or amendment, against legislation that would increase the time people must wait for visas. This includes potential reductions in force, meaning a decrease in the number of employees, at the Department of State.
The amendment states that the Senate cannot consider such legislation unless specific conditions are met. To bypass this rule, an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate members is required to waive or suspend it. Additionally, a three-fifths vote is also required to sustain an appeal of the ruling made by the Chair, who is the presiding officer of the Senate.
- 4/3/2025
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors