SAMDT 1646 — To prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14 — Establishing 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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APR 4, 2025

“Amendment SA 1646 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 178.”

what this changes

This amendment was a proposal to ensure that military aid to Ukraine would not be cut or stopped by the new government budget plan. Because the Senate voted against it, the budget blueprint remains unchanged and does not include this specific protection for Ukraine aid.

WHY IT MATTERS

The amendment was a test of Senate support for long-term military aid to Ukraine. Its failure indicates that lawmakers did not want to include a formal 'shield' for that aid within the broad 10-year budget blueprint.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily impacts the Ukrainian military and government, as well as U.S. defense agencies that coordinate international security assistance.

AMENDS

HCONRES 14RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

Establishing 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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Focused on Ukraine security assistance

It sought to ensure that aid meant for defense and military support would remain steady regardless of other budget battles.

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The amendment failed on a 48-51 vote

The vote was largely split along party lines, showing a lack of consensus on making Ukraine aid a protected priority in this specific budget plan.

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Budget resolutions are not spending laws

Even if it had passed, the actual money for Ukraine is decided in separate 'appropriations' bills later in the year.

GLOSSARY

security assistance: Military aid, training, and equipment provided to help a foreign country defend itself.
budget resolution: A non-binding blueprint used by Congress to set overall spending and tax goals for the next several years.

Official sources

SAMDT 1646 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1646 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 178.

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1646 proposed by Senator Bennet to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2350-2351) To prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1646 proposed by Senator Bennet to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1646 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 178.

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