SAMDT 1726 — To strike the provision relating to instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.

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.

RESOLVING DIFFERENCES

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

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APR 4, 2025

“Amendment SA 1726 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 173.”

what this changes

This amendment attempted to remove specific instructions that required the Agriculture Committee to change its spending levels as part of the national budget plan. Because the amendment failed, those instructions remain in the budget, meaning the committee is still expected to find ways to reduce spending on agricultural and food programs.

WHY IT MATTERS

If it had passed, it would have shielded agriculture and nutrition programs from the 'reconciliation' process, which is a fast-track way for Congress to pass spending changes with a simple majority vote.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects people involved in the agricultural sector, such as farmers and ranchers, as well as low-income families who rely on federal food assistance programs like SNAP.

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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Protection of Agriculture Programs

The amendment was intended to prevent the budget reconciliation process from being used to cut funding for farming and nutrition initiatives.

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Reconciliation Instructions

These instructions are the 'marching orders' for committees to find specific dollar amounts to cut or change in the law.

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Failed Vote Result

Because the vote failed 47-51, the original plan to require spending changes from the Agriculture Committee remains in place.

GLOSSARY

Reconciliation: A special congressional process that allows budget-related bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority rather than the usual 60-vote threshold.
Strike: A formal motion to remove specific words or sections from a bill or amendment.

Official sources

SAMDT 1726 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1726 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 173.

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APR 4, 25

Amendment SA 1726 proposed by Senator Lujan to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2345) To strike the provision relating to instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1726 proposed by Senator Lujan to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 4, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1726 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 173.

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To strike the provision relating to instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.

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To strike the provision relating to instructions to the Committee on Agriculture.

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