SAMDT 1266 — To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.

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MAR 14, 2025

“Amendment SA 1266 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 73. Record Vote Number: 132.”

what this changes

This amendment proposed to cut the amount of funding provided to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) within a larger government spending bill. The Senate rejected the proposal, so the funding for foreign aid remained at the levels originally set in the main bill.

WHY IT MATTERS

USAID is the primary agency responsible for providing humanitarian and economic assistance to other countries; reducing its budget would impact global health programs, disaster relief, and development initiatives.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This proposal would have primarily affected international organizations and foreign countries that receive U.S. aid, as well as the federal employees who manage those programs.

AMENDS

HR 1968BECAME LAW

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Proposed Budget Cut

The amendment sought to lower the overall cost of the government funding bill by specifically targeting foreign aid spending.

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Significant Defeat

The 27-73 vote indicates that a broad majority of the Senate preferred to maintain the agreed-upon funding levels for international development.

GLOSSARY

Appropriated: Money that has been officially set aside by Congress for a specific use or agency.
USAID: The United States Agency for International Development, which leads the U.S. government's international development and disaster assistance efforts.

Official sources

SAMDT 1266 on Congress.gov

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

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MAR 14, 25

Amendment SA 1266 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 73. Record Vote Number: 132.

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MAR 14, 25

Amendment SA 1266 proposed by Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S1771) To reduce the amount appropriated for the United States Agency for International Development.

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MAR 14, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1266 proposed by Senator Paul.

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MAR 14, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1266 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 73. Record Vote Number: 132.

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