CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 362

119th Congress · Session 1 · July 1, 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-2435 — To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Sanders, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include dental, hearing, and vision care and to improve the Medicare drug price negotiation program. Expansion of Healthcare Coverage Dental and Oral Health Care: Adds coverage for preventive and screening services (exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride), procedures and treatment (fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions), and dentures and implants. It excludes cosmetic services and certain previously permissible items.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2435 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Needed three-fifths (60 of 100 senators), the bar for ending debate.
Yea: 47Nay: 53100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D45000
Independent I2000
Republican R05300
Official record
How each member voted (100)
47 yea, 53 nay