SAMDT 276 — To create a point of order against legislation that would take away health care from seniors, including those receiving care in nursing homes, through cuts to the Medicaid program.

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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AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

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FEB 21, 2025

“Amendment SA 276 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment tried to create a procedural rule to stop future laws from cutting Medicaid health care for seniors, including those in nursing homes. It would have required a higher vote count in the Senate to pass any bill that reduced this specific type of medical coverage.

WHY IT MATTERS

Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term nursing home care in the U.S. This amendment was designed to protect that funding from being reduced during future budget-tightening efforts.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Low-income seniors and elderly Americans who rely on Medicaid for medical care and nursing home services would have been the primary group impacted.

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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Procedural Roadblock

A 'point of order' would have forced the Senate to reach a higher voting threshold to approve any bill containing Medicaid cuts for seniors.

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Nursing Home Protections

The amendment specifically named nursing home care to highlight that Medicaid is often the only way seniors can afford long-term residential care.

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Budget Blueprint Inclusion

Adding this to the budget resolution would have set a standard for all following spending bills in the 119th Congress.

GLOSSARY

Point of Order: A procedural objection that a rule is being violated, often used in the budget process to require a 60-vote majority to proceed.
Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
Out of Order: A ruling by the presiding officer that a proposal or action does not follow the established rules of the Senate.

Official sources

SAMDT 276 on Congress.gov

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

ACTION TIMELINE

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 276 ruled out of order by the chair.

FLOOR

FEB 21, 25

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 276 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 74.

FLOOR

FEB 21, 25

Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 276 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 74.

FLOOR

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 276.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would take away health care from seniors, including those receiving care in nursing homes, through cuts to the Medicaid program.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would take away health care from seniors, including those receiving care in nursing homes, through cuts to the Medicaid program.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would take away health care from seniors, including those receiving care in nursing homes, through cuts to the Medicaid program.

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