Point of order for reductions in Medicare and Social Security benefits

Section 301 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Medicare and Social Security point of order (1) In general It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill or resolution (or amendment, motion, or conference report on that bill or resolution) that would reduce benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) or benefits payable under title II of that Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.). (2) Waiver Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn..