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The Senate rejected an amendment (S.Amdt. 999) to a concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 7) by a vote of 24 to 76. The measure failed after a bipartisan majority of senators from both parties voted against it.
Senators voted on a proposed change, known as an amendment, to a concurrent resolution. A concurrent resolution is a type of legislative measure used by Congress to set its own internal rules or express a collective opinion. Because it is 'concurrent,' it does not go to the President for a signature and does not carry the force of law. This vote was a procedural step where lawmakers attempted to modify the language of the original resolution. In the Senate, most amendments require a simple majority—meaning more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes—to be adopted and included in the final document. The amendment was soundly defeated, with 76 senators voting against it. Because the amendment failed, the original text of the resolution remains unchanged. The Senate will now continue its work on the resolution without the proposed changes included in this amendment.
The Senate will continue to debate S.Con.Res. 7 and may consider additional amendments before a final vote on the resolution itself.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. Amendment votes are a key way for senators to put their specific policy preferences on the record, even if the overall resolution is a larger, more general document.
Who’s affected. Legislators: The rejection of this amendment maintains the original framework of the resolution as drafted by its sponsors.
Democrats. A large majority of Democrats (36 out of 45) voted against the amendment.
Republicans. A majority of Republicans (36 out of 51) voted against the amendment.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 999 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
Feb 21, 2025
The Senate rejected an amendment (S.Amdt.
999) to a concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 7) by a vote of 24 to 76. The measure failed after a bipartisan majority of senators from both parties voted against it.