Legislative Bill · Rheinland
Failed

Social Support Policy Reforms of 2019

Proposed by Liberal Union · fronted by Marie Möller
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
19 Nov 2019
Voting closes
18 Jan 2020
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes

Rationale

These changes balance support with fiscal responsibility, addressing rising costs while ensuring sustainable social benefits for future generations.

Proposed Changes

1

Homelessness
Previous law
Guaranteed housing-first support
Mix of support and enforcement

2

Retirement Age Policy
Previous law
Retirement at 55
Retirement at 60

3

Social Care for the Elderly
Previous law
Free universal social care
Capped lifetime care costs

4

Paid Annual Leave
Previous law
~4 weeks statutory paid leave
Minimal statutory leave

Timeline

  • Draft
    19 November 2019


  • Vote Open
    19 November 2019


  • Vote Closed
    18 January 2020


  • Did Not Become Law
    18 January 2020

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed
20Yes 11No 16Abstained 22Not voted 69 seats

For: 20 / 69 seats (29.0%)

Against: 11 · Abstained: 16 · Not voted: 22

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 64.5%)
Party Seats Vote
Civic Platform 5 Abstain
Labour Movement 11 No
Liberal Union Proposer 10 Yes
National League For Freedom And Democracy 10 Yes
The Christian Democrats 11 Abstain

Bundestag

Passed
261Yes 77No 199Abstained 113Not voted 650 seats

For: 261 / 650 seats (40.2%)

Against: 77 · Abstained: 199 · Not voted: 113

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 77.2%)
Party Seats Vote
Civic Platform 68 Abstain
Labour Movement 77 No
Liberal Union Proposer 111 Yes
National League For Freedom And Democracy 150 Yes
The Christian Democrats 131 Abstain

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

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