Amendment Rejected in the Senate on July 17, 2025 · 49 Yea, 50 Nay, 1 Not Voting
Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2898 to S.Amdt. 2853 to H.R. 4 (No short title on file)
Rescissions Act of 2025 This bill rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds that were provided to the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), various independent and related agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The rescissions were proposed by the President under procedures included in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Under current law, the President may propose rescissions to Congress using specified procedur…