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Amendments · SAMDT 1156
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 1156
To prevent millions of Americans from being kicked off their health coverage, suffering needlessly, getting sicker, and dying sooner.
PROPOSED FEB 20· LAST ACTION FEB 20
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
FEB 20
“Amendment SA 1156 ruled out of order by the chair.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment tried to add a rule to the national budget plan that would make it harder for Congress to pass laws that take away health insurance from Americans. It was rejected by the Senate and did not become part of the final budget blueprint.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Healthcare Coverage Protection
The amendment sought to block future legislation that would cause Americans to lose their health insurance or suffer worse health outcomes.
POINT 02
Procedural Rejection
The Senate ruled the amendment 'out of order,' meaning it was not allowed to proceed to a final vote because it didn't meet specific technical requirements.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
D· Oregon
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSFEB 20
Amendment SA 1156 ruled out of order by the chair.
FEB 20
Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 1156 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 73.
FEB 20
Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 1156.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 1156
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusFAILED
ProposedFeb 20, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED FEB 20, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 1156
To prevent millions of Americans from being kicked off their health coverage, suffering needlessly, getting sicker, and dying sooner.
PROPOSED FEB 20, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
582
