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Senators rejected a motion to ignore budget limits for an amendment by Senator Mazie Hirono that would provide $5.4 billion for Pacific naval shipyards. The proposal failed because it did not receive the 60 votes required to waive congressional spending rules.
This vote was about a proposal to provide $5.4 billion in emergency funding for the maintenance and modernization of the U.S. Navy's Pacific fleet. Senator Mazie Hirono introduced the amendment to upgrade shipyard infrastructure, arguing that the investment is critical for national security and maintaining a competitive edge in the Pacific region. The funding was intended to fix aging facilities and improve the efficiency of ship repairs for the Navy.
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)
Apr 22, 2026
Senators rejected a motion to ignore budget limits for an amendment by Senator Mazie Hirono that would provide $5.4 billion for Pacific naval shipyards.
The proposal failed because it did not receive the 60 votes required to waive congressional spending rules.