CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 131

119th Congress · Session 1 · March 14, 2025

A vote on a proposed change to the bill

A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it.

What was being voted on

119-SAMDT-1272 — To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.

Purpose of the Amendment Mr. Van Hollen, along with Ms. Alsobrooks and Mr. Kaine, submitted amendment SA 1272 to the bill H.R. 1968. The purpose of this amendment is to place a restriction on how government funds are used. What it Aims to Change or Add The amendment aims to add a limitation on the use of amounts for DOGE into division A of the bill.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1272 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file)
To prohibit the use of appropriated amounts by DOGE.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 48Nay: 52100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D45000
Independent I2000
Republican R15200
Official record
How each member voted (100)
48 yea, 52 nay