U.S. Senate · February 20, 2025
Roll call 64 · 119th Congress, session 1
S.Amdt. 473 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.
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 a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-SAMDT-473 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices.
Purpose of the Amendment Mr. Merkley, along with Mr. Warnock, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Ossoff, proposed amendment SA 473 to the concurrent resolution for the fiscal year 2025 congressional budget. The purpose of this amendment is to add a deficit-neutral reserve fund that relates to reducing the impacts of hedge fund ownership of single-family homes and rent prices. What it Aims to Change or Add This amendment aims to allow the Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate to revise committee allocations, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in the resolution.
