Overview

• The Senate's Constitution and Justice Committee voted 26–0 to adopt relator Alessandro Vieira's opinion rejecting the amendment, effectively blocking its advancement.
• The proposal required prior authorization by Congress for criminal cases against lawmakers, restored secret votes on in-flagrante detention decisions, and expanded special forum privileges to party presidents.
• Mass protests on September 21 in cities including São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro increased pressure on senators and helped consolidate opposition to the measure.
• Senators Sergio Moro and Jorge Seif withdrew their amendment efforts and supported full rejection, eliminating a potential compromise route.
• Separately, Supreme Court minister Alexandre de Moraes ordered a 24-hour report on inspections of vehicles that visited Jair Bolsonaro’s residence on September 12 while he remains under house arrest.