SAMDT 3872 — To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

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OCT 9, 2025

“Amendment SA 3872, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 566.”

what this changes

This amendment attempted to clarify the rules and legal limits for National Guard members serving on full-time duty within U.S. states and territories. The proposal failed in the Senate, so the existing laws regarding National Guard deployments and service status remain unchanged.

WHY IT MATTERS

Clarifying National Guard duty status is important for determining who pays for missions (state vs. federal government) and which legal protections and benefits apply to the service members while they are on duty.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily would have affected National Guard service members and the state-level officials who manage their domestic assignments.

AMENDS

S 2296PASSED SENATE

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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Defining Duty Status

Clear definitions help ensure Guard members receive the correct pay and benefits based on whether they are serving a state mission or a federal one.

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Legislative Failure

The 47-50 vote fell short of the 60-vote threshold needed for adoption, meaning the status quo for Guard operations remains in place.

GLOSSARY

Title 32: The section of federal law that governs the National Guard when they are under the control of a governor but funded by the federal government.
NDAA: The National Defense Authorization Act, a massive annual bill that sets the budget and policy for the U.S. military.

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SAMDT 3872 on Congress.gov

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

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OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3872, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 566.

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OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3872 proposed by Senator Van Hollen to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7071-7072)

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OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3872 proposed by Senator Van Hollen to Amendment SA 3748.

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OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment not agreed to: Amendment SA 3872, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 566.

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To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

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To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

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