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Amendments · SAMDT 957
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 957
To strike reconciliation instructions requiring damaging cuts to programs critical to rural Americans and food assistance for American families.
PROPOSED FEB 21· LAST ACTION FEB 21
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
FEB 21
“Amendment SA 957 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 84.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment tried to prevent potential funding cuts to food assistance programs and rural development projects. Because the amendment failed, the Senate's budget plan still includes instructions for committees to find ways to reduce spending in these areas.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Protection of Food Assistance
The amendment sought to shield programs like SNAP from being targeted for budget cuts.
POINT 02
Rural Support
It aimed to prevent reductions in funding that supports rural infrastructure, housing, and business development.
POINT 03
Rejection of the Change
The failure of the amendment means the 'instructions' for these cuts remain part of the official congressional budget strategy.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSFEB 21
Amendment SA 957 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 84.
FEB 21
Amendment SA 957 proposed by Senator Lujan. (consideration: CR S1115-1116) To strike reconciliation instructions requiring damaging cuts to programs critical to rural Americans and food assistance for American families.
FEB 21
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 957 proposed by Senator Lujan.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 957
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusFAILED
ProposedFeb 21, 2025
SubmittedFeb 20, 2025
Last actionFeb 21, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED FEB 21, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 957
To strike reconciliation instructions requiring damaging cuts to programs critical to rural Americans and food assistance for American families.
PROPOSED FEB 21, 2025· SUBMITTED FEB 20, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 21, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
1
DAYS SINCE ACTION
581
