SAMDT 494 — To stop tax cuts for the ultra-rich while families struggle to put food on the table.

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 494 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment proposed changing the Senate's budget blueprint to stop tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. It was ruled 'out of order,' meaning it didn't follow specific Senate rules, so it was not included in the final plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment highlights a political debate over whether future tax legislation should prioritize relief for lower-income families or maintain existing tax structures for high earners.

WHO IS AFFECTED

If the goals of this amendment were eventually passed as law, they would most directly impact the tax rates of the wealthiest Americans.

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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Focus on high earners

The amendment sought to prevent the budget from supporting tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.

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Procedural rejection

Being ruled 'out of order' means the amendment was disqualified based on Senate rules rather than a direct vote on its content.

GLOSSARY

out of order: A ruling by the person leading a meeting that a proposal or action violates the established rules of the legislative body.
budget resolution: A plan passed by Congress that sets spending and revenue targets but does not have the force of law.

Official sources

SAMDT 494 on Congress.gov

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

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8 EVENTS

FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 494 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 494 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 52. Record Vote Number: 63.

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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 494.

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 494 proposed by Senator Klobuchar. (consideration: CR S1100) To stop tax cuts for the ultra-rich while families struggle to put food on the table.

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To stop tax cuts for the ultra-rich while families struggle to put food on the table.

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To stop tax cuts for the ultra-rich while families struggle to put food on the table.

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