A Democratic amendment with no 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
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
What this amendment would do
- Submitted by: Mr. Schatz
- Purpose: To hold our elected officials accountable by making it out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that reduces eligibility for, or the amount of, benefits under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What It Aims to Change or Add
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Adds a new point of order to the Senate rules regarding major support programs for the people.
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Protects these essential programs by requiring an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members to waive or suspend the rule, or to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair.
- 2/20/2025
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors