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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 114· Senate(119-SAMDT-114)

S.Amdt. 114

Rep. Warner
Age: 72 years
Virginia
Introduced
2/19/2025
Sponsored by
Mark Warner
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-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.
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

Mr. Warner submitted this amendment to hold our officials accountable by setting up a rule in the Senate.

The amendment aims to add a point of order against certain reconciliation bills or resolutions in the Senate.

What It Changes or Adds

  • Stops the Senate from considering a reconciliation bill or resolution, or related amendments and conference reports, during a calendar year if any employee has been placed in administrative leave for more than a total of 10 work days in violation of specific law.

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the chosen and sworn Members of the Senate to waive or suspend this rule.

  • Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the chosen and sworn Members of the Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on this point of order.