On the Amendment

The Senate voted on a standard amendment on January 30, 2026, and rejected it 49-51. This was a targeted change to modify specific provisions of a bill under consideration, not a full substitute of the bill's text. Without the amendment's adoption, the bill proceeds without the proposed language change.

The vote broke sharply along party lines. All 45 Senate Democrats and 2 Republicans voted in favor, while all 51 Republicans voted against. The overwhelming Republican opposition proved decisive in defeating the amendment. This partisan division reflects fundamental disagreement over the amendment's substance.

With the amendment rejected, floor consideration of the underlying bill continues. The bill may face additional amendments or proceed toward a final passage vote in its current form, depending on the Senate's schedule and any remaining proposed changes.