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The Senate rejected a motion to ignore budget rules for a major proposal by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Because the amendment involved spending that exceeded established limits, it needed 60 votes to move forward but failed to reach that threshold with only 48 votes.
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)
Apr 22, 2026
The Senate rejected a motion to ignore budget rules for a major proposal by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Because the amendment involved spending that exceeded established limits, it needed 60 votes to move forward but failed to reach that threshold with only 48 votes.