U.S. Senate · March 14, 2025
Roll call 132 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 1266 — To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.
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
27 yes 73 no
The Senate said no · recorded as “Amendment Rejected”
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SAMDT-1266 — To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.
MR. PAUL submitted SA 1266 as an amendment intended to be proposed to the bill H.R. 1968, which makes further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The purpose of this amendment is to set specific funding levels for several accounts. It aims to change the funding levels by explicitly establishing exact dollar amounts for specific operating expenses, funds, programs, and assistance accounts listed in the text. Operating Expenses: $288,150,000, with up to $43,222,500 available until September 30, 2026. Capital Investment Fund: $44,047,000.
