U.S. Senate · October 9, 2025
Roll call 565 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 3109 — To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.
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
46 yes 50 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-3109 — To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.
SA 3109, submitted by Mr. Schumer, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Schatz, aims to add a new section to bill S. 2296. The purpose of this amendment is to stop the Department of Defense from using any funds authorized or available for fiscal year 2026 for the following activities regarding presidential airlift options: Procurement Modification Restoration Maintenance These restrictions apply specifically to any aircraft that was previously owned by a foreign government, an entity controlled by a foreign government, or a representative of a foreign government.
