U.S. Senate · March 14, 2025
Roll call 129 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 1273 — To except the application of certain rescissions.
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
47 yes 53 no
The Senate said no · recorded as “Amendment Rejected”
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
What was being voted on
119-SAMDT-1273 — To except the application of certain rescissions.
What the Amendment Does and Its Purpose Mr. Merkley, along with Mr. Wyden and Mr. Schatz, proposed amendment SA 1273 to the bill H.R. 1968. The purpose of the bill is to make further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. To achieve this, the amendment aims to make specific text changes to the bill. On page 6, line 11, it strikes `and 639'' and inserts 639, and 640''. On page 7, line 15, it strikes and''. Finally, on page 7, line 18, it inserts ` , and except section 530'' before the period at the end.
