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Congressional Budget Resolution Passes Both Chambers

The House of Representatives approved the 2009 Budget Resolution on Thursday by a vote of 214 – 210. The Senate approved the Resolution on Wednesday.

The budget resolution does not become law, but rather outlines for Congress the parameters for the spending bills throughout the year. It is drafted by the majority party. This is the first time since 2000 a final budget resolution was approved in an election year.

The Democrats’ budget resolution calls for $24.5 billion more in discretionary spending than the $991.6 billion President Bush requested. Bush has threatened to veto bills that exceed his target, but Democrats may wait for him to leave office before completing work on these bills.

Click here for the Budget Resolution Fact Sheet

This news article was originally posted on June 5th, 2008 and was accurate at the time of publication. Since then, information may have changed or links may now be outdated. Please call our Answer Line 1-877-427-2111 for the latest information, or talk to your doctor before making any medical decisions.

Posted by Joe Arite on June 5th, 2008
Tags: Appropriations, Budget, Congress

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