CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Tina Smith (D-MN)

S.Amdt. 318

S.Amdt. 318 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Changes S.Con.Res. 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth 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

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

Submitted by Ms. Smith, along with Mrs. Shaheen and Mr. Warnock, this amendment aims to add a new rule to the Senate.

What It Changes

The amendment creates a point of order in the Senate against any legislation that would cut Medicare or Medicaid payments for doctors, hospitals, or long-term care services in rural areas, or that would limit access to the services they provide.

  • Blocks Cuts: It stops the Senate from easily considering bills, resolutions, motions, or amendments that reduce payments or limit care in rural areas.
  • High Bar to Override: To get around this rule and pass such legislation anyway, it takes a three-fifths affirmative vote of all sworn Senators, and the same high vote count is needed to overturn a ruling by the Chair.