SAMDT 2382 — To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.

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STEP 3 OF 3

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DISPOSITION

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JUL 1, 2025

“Amendment SA 2382 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 358.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to remove a new program from the bill that provides scholarships for elementary and high school students to attend public, private, or religious schools. Because the amendment failed in a tie vote, the scholarship program remained part of the legislation.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment represented a significant debate over 'school choice' and whether federal funds should be used for scholarships that can be used at private or religious schools.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This most directly affects K-12 students, their families, and the public, private, or religious schools that would receive scholarship funds.

AMENDS

HR 1BECAME LAW

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

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KEY POINTS

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Attempted to block scholarships

The amendment sought to prevent the creation of a new federal program that funds K-12 education outside the traditional public system.

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Failed on a tie vote

A 50-50 vote is not enough for an amendment to pass in the Senate, showing how narrowly divided the chamber was on this education policy.

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Inclusion of religious schools

The program in question allows funds to be used at religious institutions, which is often a point of major legal and political debate.

GLOSSARY

qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships: Government-authorized financial aid given to students to help pay for K-12 education costs at various types of schools.
reconciliation: A special legislative process that allows certain budget-related bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority (51 votes) and limited debate.

Official sources

SAMDT 2382 on Congress.gov

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

ACTION TIMELINE

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JUL 1, 25

Amendment SA 2382 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 358.

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JUL 1, 25

Amendment SA 2382 proposed by Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 2360. (consideration: CR S4063) To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.

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JUL 1, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2382 proposed by Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 2360.

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JUL 1, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 2382 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 358.

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To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.

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To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.

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