SAMDT 2180 — To prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.

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 5, 2025

“Amendment SA 2180 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 182.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to prevent a new government efficiency group (DOGE) from closing physical Social Security offices. The goal was to ensure that seniors and people with disabilities could still get help in person, but the amendment was voted down and did not pass.

WHY IT MATTERS

If Social Security offices are closed to save money, many Americans who struggle with online systems or phone wait times might lose access to face-to-face help for their retirement or disability benefits.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals who rely on local Social Security offices for help with their benefits are most directly affected by the outcome of this proposal.

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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Office Protection

The amendment aimed to guarantee that 'efficiency' cuts would not result in the loss of local service centers.

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DOGE Oversight

It specifically targeted the Department of Government Efficiency, reflecting a debate over how much power that group should have over public services.

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Failed Vote

The 48-51 vote shows a sharp divide in the Senate over whether to prioritize cost-cutting or physical service locations.

GLOSSARY

DOGE: The Department of Government Efficiency, a group tasked with recommending ways to reduce federal spending and bureaucracy.
Budget Resolution: A non-binding blueprint used by Congress to set spending limits and guide tax policy for the coming years.

Official sources

SAMDT 2180 on Congress.gov

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

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 2180 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 182.

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APR 5, 25

Amendment SA 2180 proposed by Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 1717. (consideration: CR S2353-2354) To prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.

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APR 5, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2180 proposed by Senator Hirono to Amendment SA 1717.

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APR 5, 25

Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Amendment SA 2180 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 182.

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To prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.

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To prevent DOGE from closing Social Security offices, preserving access to benefits for seniors and people with disabilities.

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