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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 280· Senate(119-SAMDT-280)

S.Amdt. 280

Rep. Baldwin
Age: 64 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
2/20/2025
Sponsored by
Tammy Baldwin
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

What it Changes or Adds

  • Creates a hurdle for legislation proposing changes to Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program.
  • Requires certification from the Congressional Budget Office before certain legislation can be considered in the Senate.
  • Sets a voting threshold allowing the point of order to be waived, suspended, or sustained on appeal only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn.