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The Senate rejected S.Amdt. 659 to S.Con.Res. 7, an amendment to the congressional budget resolution for fiscal years 2025–2034. The vote was 47–52, with one senator not voting.
The Senate voted on whether to add S.Amdt. 659 to S.Con.Res. 7. The resolution sets budget targets for federal revenues, spending, deficits, and debt; the linked information does not describe what this amendment specifically proposed to change. The amendment was rejected, so it was not added to the resolution. This vote did not decide whether to approve the resolution itself.
The Senate later agreed to S.Con.Res. 7 with amendments on February 21, 2025. As a concurrent resolution, it must also be agreed to by the House in the same form; it does not go to the President and is not a law.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The amendment did not change the resolution, which provides Congress with a framework for budget decisions rather than directly changing taxes or spending. A budget resolution can also set limits that shape later legislation and enable the budget reconciliation process.
Who’s affected. Congress: The resolution’s budget targets can guide later spending and revenue decisions. · People affected by future federal policies: The resolution itself does not change taxes or provide funding, but it can shape the budget choices Congress considers later.
Democrats. 44 Democrats voted yes and one did not vote.
Republicans. 52 Republicans voted no, while Josh Hawley of Missouri voted yes.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 659 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Feb 21, 2025
The Senate rejected S.Amdt.
659 to S.Con.Res. 7, an amendment to the congressional budget resolution for fiscal years 2025–2034. The vote was 47–52, with one senator not voting.
An amendment vote decides whether to change the text lawmakers are considering. It is separate from a final vote on the underlying measure.
The Senate later agreed to S.Con.Res. 7 with amendments on February 21, 2025. As a concurrent resolution, it must also be agreed to by the House in the same form; it does not go to the President and is not a law.
The amendment did not change the resolution, which provides Congress with a framework for budget decisions rather than directly changing taxes or spending. A budget resolution can also set limits that shape later legislation and enable the budget reconciliation process.
The vote followed the parties’ majority positions, with Josh Hawley the listed Republican who voted against his party’s majority position.
44 Democrats voted yes and one did not vote.
52 Republicans voted no, while Josh Hawley of Missouri voted yes.
Both independents voted yes.