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The Senate rejected a proposed change to a budget resolution, with members from both parties split on the issue. The amendment failed to reach the simple majority needed for approval.
This vote was on Senate Amendment 436, a proposal to modify Senate Concurrent Resolution 7. The amendment was offered during the debate over a budget framework. Budget resolutions act as blueprints for government spending; while they do not have the force of law themselves, they set the rules for future spending bills and tax policy. This was an amendment vote, which is a step in the legislative process where members propose specific changes to a bill or resolution before it is finalized. To be successfully added to the main resolution, this amendment required a simple majority—meaning it needed more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes. The amendment failed with 48 votes in favor and 52 against. Because the proposal was rejected, the underlying budget resolution remains unchanged. The outcome was notable for its lack of party unity, as significant numbers of both Democrats and Republicans voted on each side of the issue.
The Senate will continue to consider other amendments or move toward a final vote on the underlying budget resolution (S.Con.Res. 7).
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This vote reflects internal disagreements within both parties regarding the specific priorities of the federal budget framework.
Who’s affected. Congress: Legislators must now find different ways to address the policy goals that were contained in this failed amendment within the broader budget resolution.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was split, with 20 members voting in favor and 25 voting against the change.
Republicans. Republican members were also divided, with 24 supporting the amendment and 27 opposing it.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 436 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Feb 21, 2025
The Senate rejected a proposed change to a budget resolution, with members from both parties split on the issue.
The amendment failed to reach the simple majority needed for approval.