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John Kennedy (R-LA)

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

S.Amdt. 3414 · Senate amendment to an amendment

A Republican amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S.Amdt. 3411, an amendment to H.R. 3944 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Last activity — Amendment SA 3414 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 14 - 81. Record Vote Number: 476.

Failed

14 yes 81 no

The Senate voted this amendment down in a recorded vote, where every member's position was written down.

Its path through Congress

  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 bill A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it. Failed 14 yes · 81 no

    See who voted how →

    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)”