U.S. Senate · October 9, 2025
Roll call 567 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 3210 — To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
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 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-3210 — To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
This amendment, submitted by Ms. Duckworth, aims to add a new section (Sec. 1067) to the bill to limit how the Armed Forces provide support to civilian law enforcement activities. The purpose is to require the President to submit a notification and written justification to Congress before the Secretary of Defense can provide certain types of support. This justification must include: The agency receiving the support. The budget, timeline, delivery schedule, and completion date. Where the funds are coming from and how they will be spent.
