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Andy Kim (D-NJ)

To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to prevent increased barriers to American caregivers, including individuals caring for seniors, children, home care workers, and individuals engaged in the care economy.

S.Amdt. 1644 · Senate amendment to an amendment

A Democratic amendment with 17 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Changes S.Amdt. 1717, an amendment to 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.

Last activity — Amendment SA 1644 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 183.

Failed

49 yes 50 no

The Senate voted this amendment down in a recorded vote, where every member's position was written down.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Failed

What this amendment would do

This amendment would add a deficit-neutral reserve fund to the budget resolution.

The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate would be allowed to change the spending limits of committees or other budgetary levels for certain legislation. This applies to legislation relating to healthcare coverage, which may include laws that prevent a reduction in Medicaid and Medicare funding. The adjustments would be made by the specific amounts provided in that legislation. This process can only be used if the legislation would not increase the deficit, which is the gap between what the government spends and what it collects, during the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2034.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this amendment.

  • The Senate: a vote on a proposed change to the bill A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it. Failed 49 yes · 50 no

    See who voted how →

    04/05/2025 · Roll call 183 · recorded as “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1644 to S.Amdt. 1717 to H.Con.Res. 14 (No short title on file)”