U.S. Senate · March 14, 2025
Roll call 131 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 1272 — To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
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
48 yes 52 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-1272 — To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
Purpose of the Amendment Mr. Van Hollen, along with Ms. Alsobrooks and Mr. Kaine, submitted amendment SA 1272 to the bill H.R. 1968. The purpose of this amendment is to place a restriction on how government funds are used. What it Aims to Change or Add The amendment aims to add a limitation on the use of amounts for DOGE into division A of the bill.
