U.S. Senate · July 1, 2025
Roll call 362 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 2435 — To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.
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-2435 — To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.
This amendment, submitted by Mr. Sanders, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include dental, hearing, and vision care and to improve the Medicare drug price negotiation program. Expansion of Healthcare Coverage Dental and Oral Health Care: Adds coverage for preventive and screening services (exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride), procedures and treatment (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions), and dentures and implants. It excludes cosmetic services and certain previously permissible items.
