CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Senate Roll Call 82

119th Congress · Session 1 · February 21, 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-971 — To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting access to fertility services, and eliminating barriers for families in need of high-quality, affordable fertility services by expanding nationwide coverage for in vitro fertilization.

As an analyst keeping an eye out for the people, let's break down what this paperwork actually does in plain English. Senators Duckworth and Booker put forward SA 971, which is an amendment about setting up a special money fund for expanding coverage of In Vitro Fertilization, commonly known as IVF. What It Changes or Adds The amendment adds a new section to the budget resolution for a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to expanding coverage for in vitro fertilization.

The Senate recorded this as
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 971 to S.Con.Res. 7 (No short title on file)
To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting access to fertility services, and eliminating barriers for families in need of high-quality, affordable fertility services by expanding nationwide coverage for in vitro fertilization.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 49Nay: 51100 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D45000
Independent I2000
Republican R25100
Official record
How each member voted (100)
49 yea, 51 nay