CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 356

119th Congress · Session 1 · July 1, 2025

A vote to set aside an objection that the measure breaks a budget rule

A senator objected that the measure spends or cuts more than the budget allows. Sixty votes set that objection aside; fewer, and the measure is stopped by the objection without a vote on what it would do.

What was being voted on

119-SAMDT-2775 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for expenses of home educators.

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Kennedy for bill H.R. 1, aims to change and add tax deductions for educators. Changes to Eligible Educator Deductions The amendment changes the term elementary and secondary school teachers to eligible educators. It increases the deduction limit from $250 to $600. It updates several date references from 2014 and 2015 to 2024 and 2025. Additions for Home Educators The amendment adds a new section to allow a deduction for eligible home educators. This deduction covers expenses for: Courses related to the curriculum provided or the educator's children.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for expenses of home educators.
Result: Motion Rejected
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 54Nay: 46100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D04500
Independent I1100
Republican R53000
Official record
How each member voted (100)
54 yea, 46 nay