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mr715

(3,459 posts) Sat Jan 24, 2026, 12:03 AM Jan 24

What is reconciliation? [View all]

I understand it allows the Senate to bypass the filibuster on budget matters. Why? And I am completely illiterate with regard to finance. What is budget reconciliation in a general sense.

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What is reconciliation? [View all] mr715 Jan 24 OP

The House and Senate meet to align (reconcile) the differences in the budget versions they passed. A Clearing Jan 24 #1

And because the Senate has a supermajority threshold... mr715 Jan 24 #2

I think, for many types of bills, reconciliation is possible. John1956PA Jan 24 #3

Only budgeting bills are allowed to be passed through reconciliation (n/t) appmanga Jan 24 #4

Thank you. I did not realize that only budgeting bills are reconcilable. John1956PA Jan 24 #5