SAMDT 299 — To ensure continued United States support for the Government of Ukraine to stand firm against aggression by the Government of Russia in Europe.

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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FEB 21, 2025

“Amendment SA 299 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 76.”

what this changes

This amendment was a proposal to include language in the government's 10-year budget plan stating that the U.S. should continue providing support to Ukraine to defend against Russia. The amendment failed in the Senate, so the budget plan will not include this specific statement of support.

WHY IT MATTERS

This vote serves as a public signal of where the Senate stands on foreign aid. While the budget itself doesn't send money to Ukraine, passing such an amendment would have set a formal expectation for future spending bills.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects the Ukrainian government and military, as it indicates the level of political support in the U.S. Senate for ongoing aid packages.

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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Proposed support for Ukraine

It sought to make continued aid a formal part of the U.S. government's long-term financial strategy.

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The amendment failed

The 47-53 vote indicates a divide in the Senate regarding how to include foreign aid priorities in the annual budget blueprint.

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Budget resolutions are blueprints

Even if it had passed, this amendment would not have immediately sent money to Ukraine; it would only have served as a guideline for future laws.

GLOSSARY

Concurrent Resolution: A type of legislative measure that is not a law and does not go to the President for a signature, but is used to set internal rules or budget guidelines for Congress.
Budget Blueprint: A non-binding plan that sets spending limits and financial goals for the government over several years.

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SAMDT 299 on Congress.gov

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

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 299 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 76.

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FEB 21, 25

Amendment SA 299 proposed by Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S1108-1109) To ensure continued United States support for the Government of Ukraine to stand firm against aggression by the Government of Russia in Europe.

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FEB 21, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 299 proposed by Senator Reed.

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FEB 21, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 299 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 76.

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To ensure continued United States support for the Government of Ukraine to stand firm against aggression by the Government of Russia in Europe.

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To ensure continued United States support for the Government of Ukraine to stand firm against aggression by the Government of Russia in Europe.

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