SAMDT 925 — To create a point of order against legislation that would raise energy costs for Americans, including higher monthly electricity bills, building material expenses, and transportation costs.

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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STEP 3 OF 3

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FEB 20, 2025

“Amendment SA 925 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

This amendment would have created a new Senate rule to block any future legislation that would increase energy costs for Americans, including prices for electricity, construction, and travel. However, the amendment was ruled out of order, meaning it was rejected and did not become part of the budget plan.

WHY IT MATTERS

If it had been adopted, this rule would have made it more difficult for the Senate to pass laws that increase energy expenses, likely requiring a 60-vote majority to bypass the objection.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects Senate lawmakers by changing the rules for debate, but it was aimed at protecting American consumers from rising utility and fuel prices.

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 a cost-control rule

It sought to prevent the Senate from passing legislation that makes energy more expensive for households and businesses.

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Broadly defined energy costs

The rule would have applied not just to gas and electricity, but also to transportation and the materials used to build homes.

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Ruled out of order

The amendment was found to violate Senate rules or the terms of the budget resolution, so it was removed from consideration.

GLOSSARY

point of order: A formal objection made by a member of the Senate that a rule is being violated, which can stop a bill from moving forward unless the rule is waived.

Official sources

SAMDT 925 on Congress.gov

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

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 925 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 925 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 67.

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 925.

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FEB 20, 25

Amendment SA 925 proposed by Senator Hickenlooper. (consideration: CR S1103) To create a point of order against legislation that would raise energy costs for Americans, including higher monthly electricity bills, building material expenses, and transportation costs.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would raise energy costs for Americans, including higher monthly electricity bills, building material expenses, and transportation costs.

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To create a point of order against legislation that would raise energy costs for Americans, including higher monthly electricity bills, building material expenses, and transportation costs.

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