Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.
A Democratic amendment with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Changes S.Con.Res. 33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Last activity — Amendment SA 4884 ruled out of order by the chair.
Ruled out of order
The presiding officer ruled that this amendment could not be offered here, so it was never voted on.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Ruled out of order by the chair
What this amendment would do
SA 4884 is an amendment proposed by Ms. Hirono, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Alsobrooks, and Mr. Schiff to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 33.
The purpose of this amendment is to add a section to title IV that creates a point of order against any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that does not increase federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.
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Restriction: It would be out of order in the Senate to consider legislation that fails to increase participation in or funding for school meal programs.
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Waiver: This restriction can only be waived or suspended if three-fifths of the Senate Members vote in favor.
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Appeal: An affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate Members is required to sustain an appeal of the Chair's ruling on this point of order.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this amendment.
- The Senate: a vote to set aside an objection that the measure breaks a budget rule A senator objected that the measure spends or cuts more than the budget allows. Sixty votes set that objection aside; fewer, and the measure is stopped by the objection without a vote on what it would do. Blocked 48 yes · 50 no
04/22/2026 · Roll call 93 · recorded as “On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)”
- 4/22/2026
- Roll call votes on amendments in Senate: Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 4884, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 93.
- Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4884 proposed by Senator Hirono.
- Amendment SA 4884 proposed by Senator Hirono. (consideration: CR S1909)
- Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4884.
- Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 4884, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 93.
- Amendment SA 4884 ruled out of order by the chair.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Senate amendment submitted
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland