SAMDT 198 — To modify the provision relating to the general reserve fund.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

PASSED SENATE

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

STEP 3 OF 3

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DISPOSITION

FAILED

FEB 21, 2025

“Amendment SA 198 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment sought to change the rules for a 'general reserve fund' within the 10-year federal budget plan. This fund acts as a placeholder to allow for future spending adjustments without breaking budget rules, but the Senate rejected the proposal by voice vote.

WHY IT MATTERS

Reserve funds are important because they determine how easily Congress can pass future laws on topics like healthcare or taxes without violating its own budget targets.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects lawmakers and congressional committees as they work to draft future spending and tax legislation under the rules set by this budget.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7PASSED SENATE

An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Proposed changes to the 'general reserve fund'

This fund provides flexibility for Congress to adjust the budget later if they pass new laws that meet certain financial criteria.

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The amendment was defeated

The rejection means the Senate decided to stick with the existing guidelines for future budget adjustments rather than adopting the sponsor's proposed modifications.

GLOSSARY

General Reserve Fund: A provision in a budget resolution that allows for financial adjustments if certain future legislation is passed.
Voice Vote: A voting method where legislators call out 'aye' or 'no' in unison, and the presiding officer determines the winner by volume.

Official sources

SAMDT 198 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 198 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 198 proposed by Senator King. (consideration: CR S1116-1117) To modify the provision relating to the general reserve fund.

FLOOR

FEB 21, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 198 proposed by Senator King.

FLOOR

FEB 21, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 198 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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To modify the provision relating to the general reserve fund.

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To modify the provision relating to the general reserve fund.

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