SAMDT 1989 — To strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

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

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APR 5, 2025

“Amendment SA 1989 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 189.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to remove a proposal to cut $880 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. The amendment failed in a close vote, so the plan to target those funds for reduction remains in the budget blueprint.

WHY IT MATTERS

Medicaid is a primary source of health coverage for low-income Americans and people with disabilities. While this budget blueprint doesn't change the law immediately, it sets the stage for future legislation that could significantly reduce the program's funding or change who qualifies for it.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Low-income families, seniors in long-term care, and individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage are the most likely to be affected if these cuts are eventually made into law.

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 Medicaid Funding

The amendment was intended to prevent nearly $1 trillion in proposed reductions to the program over the next ten years.

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Close Senate Vote

The narrow 49-50 defeat shows significant disagreement in the Senate over using the budget process to scale back Medicaid.

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Reconciliation Impact

By keeping these instructions in the budget, Congress can later pass the actual cuts with a simple majority vote in the Senate, avoiding a filibuster.

GLOSSARY

Medicaid: A federal and state program that provides health insurance to people with low income or disabilities.
Reconciliation: A special legislative process that allows certain budget-related bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority, making them immune to a filibuster.
Strike: A legislative motion to remove specific text or sections from a bill or resolution.

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SAMDT 1989 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1989 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 189.

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 1989 proposed by Senator Wyden to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2359) To strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1989 proposed by Senator Wyden to Amendment SA 1717.

FLOOR

APR 5, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 1989 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 189.

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To strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

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To strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.

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