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RepublicanSecond Degree Amendment · S.Amdt. 3414· Senate(119-SAMDT-3414)

To reduce the Agriculture discretionary appropriations by 2 percent across the board.

Rep. Kennedy
Age: 75 years
Louisiana
Introduced
8/1/2025
Last activity
8/1/2025 — Amendment SA 3414 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 81. Record Vote Number: 476.
Sponsored by
John Kennedy
Cosponsors
None
Changes amendment
119-SAMDT-3411
On the bill
119-HR-3944 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 3414, submitted by Mr. Kennedy, is an amendment to SA 3411, which is further proposed for H.R. 3944. This bill focuses on appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

The purpose of this amendment is to add Section 783, which aims to:

  • Reduce each discretionary appropriation made under the division.
  • Apply this reduction on a pro rata basis.
  • Ensure the total amount of discretionary appropriations is reduced by 2 percent.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this amendment.

  • The Senate: a vote on a proposed change to the billAmendment Rejected 14–81

    A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it.

    08/01/2025 · Roll call 476 · recorded as “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3414 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)”