SAMDT 454 — To prevent unwarranted tax cuts for the ultra-rich.

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

STEP 3 OF 3

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DISPOSITION

FAILED

FEB 20, 2025

“Amendment SA 454 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment was proposed to prevent the government's long-term budget plan from allowing certain tax cuts for very wealthy individuals. However, the amendment failed because it was ruled to be in violation of Senate procedural rules.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment represents an attempt to set a policy boundary for future tax legislation. While the resolution itself isn't law, it sets the stage for how Congress will handle tax changes later in the year.

WHO IS AFFECTED

The amendment specifically targeted the 'ultra-rich,' or Americans in the highest wealth and income brackets, by attempting to limit their future tax benefits.

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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Targeted high-income tax policy

The amendment sought to ensure that future tax changes do not disproportionately benefit the wealthiest Americans.

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Ruled out of order

The amendment failed on a procedural technicality rather than a direct vote on its merits, which is common during complex budget debates.

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Part of a larger budget blueprint

Because this was attached to a budget resolution, its primary goal was to influence the 'rules' for writing future tax laws.

GLOSSARY

out of order: A procedural ruling that a proposal violates the rules of the Senate and cannot be considered or voted upon in its current form.
budget resolution: A non-binding framework used by Congress to set overall spending and tax targets for the next several years.

Official sources

SAMDT 454 on Congress.gov

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

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 454 ruled out of order by the chair.

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FEB 20, 25

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 454 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 62.

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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 454.

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 454 proposed by Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S1099-1100) To prevent unwarranted tax cuts for the ultra-rich.

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To prevent unwarranted tax cuts for the ultra-rich.

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To prevent unwarranted tax cuts for the ultra-rich.

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