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A point of order is the procedural mechanism for enforcing the rules governing the
consideration of revenue legislation. Points of order, however, are not self-enforcing: a
Member must raise a point of order to enforce such rules. Budget enforcement points of
order also may be waived. In the House, a point of order may be waived by unanimous
consent, by suspension of the rules, or by a special rule reported by the Rules Committee
and adopted by the full House. In the Senate, points of order under the Budget Act or
provided in budget resolutions, such as the PAYGO point of order, may be waived by
unanimous consent or by motion as provided under Section 904 of the Budget Act. A
motion to waive most Budget Act points of order requires an affirmative vote of
three-fifths of all Senators duly chosen and sworn (60 votes if there are no vacancies);
Section 303 of the Budget Act may be waived by a majority vote.
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