SAMDT 130 — To create a point of order against any reconciliation bill that would not decrease the cost of housing for American families.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7 — An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

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FEB 20, 2025

“Amendment SA 130 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to create a rule requiring future budget-related laws to lower housing costs for American families. If a future bill didn't include these savings, a senator could have used this rule to block or delay the legislation. However, the amendment was rejected by the Senate and did not become part of the budget plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

The amendment was an attempt to make affordable housing a mandatory priority for the government's most significant upcoming financial legislation. Its rejection means that while housing may still be addressed, there is no formal rule forcing future budget bills to lower those costs.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects American families struggling with housing costs, as it would have created a legislative mechanism to ensure future tax and spending bills addressed affordability.

AMENDS

SCONRES 7PASSED SENATE

An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Housing Cost Requirement

The amendment aimed to link future fast-tracked budget legislation directly to the goal of making housing more affordable.

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Procedural Objection

It would have created a 'point of order,' a tool that allows any senator to challenge a bill if it doesn't meet specific criteria, potentially stopping it in its tracks.

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Ruled Out of Order

The amendment was rejected on technical grounds by the Senate leadership rather than being voted down on its merits, leaving the original budget text unchanged.

GLOSSARY

Point of order: A formal objection raised by a senator that a rule is being violated, which can stop a bill from moving forward unless a high number of votes are cast to override it.
Reconciliation bill: A special type of law related to taxes, spending, or the debt limit that can pass the Senate with a simple majority instead of the usual 60-vote threshold.

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SAMDT 130 on Congress.gov

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

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 130 ruled out of order by the chair.

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FEB 20, 25

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 130 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 65.

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FEB 20, 25

Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 130.

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 130 proposed by Senator Warner. (consideration: CR S1101-1102) To create a point of order against any reconciliation bill that would not decrease the cost of housing for American families.

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To create a point of order against any reconciliation bill that would not decrease the cost of housing for American families.

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To create a point of order against any reconciliation bill that would not decrease the cost of housing for American families.

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To create a point of order against any reconciliation bill that would not decrease the cost of housing for American families.

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