The White House and congressional leaders have doubled down on their commitment to passing two central pieces of President Joe Biden's agenda despite intra-party conflict. Last week House Speaker ...

If you asked me in 2005 to define budget reconciliation, I may have assumed you were talking to me about reconciling my personal budget. The truth is: budget reconciliation is essentially “reconciling ...

While 16 December has become an anticipated public holiday in South Africa in modern times, the day is steeped in historical ...

What is reconciliation, and how is it used in Congress? Reconciliation is a legislative process originally intended to reduce federal budget deficits. In 1974, lawmakers decided they had to deal with ...

• Budget reconciliation is a process that allows passage of some legislation with only 51 votes in the Senate, rather than the 60 that would be needed if the opposition filibusters. • It’s been used ...

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 along party lines on Tuesday to advance a budget resolution, setting up a lengthy push to approve $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief requested by President Biden.

Reconciling your bank transactions to your business book is essential to the financial health of your company. However, if you’ve never reconciled your company’s transactions before, the process can ...

On Monday, a group of Republican senators met with President Joe Biden to present their version of a COVID-19 relief bill. The proposed stimulus aid includes a $1,000 direct payment to millions of ...

The word “reconciliation” sounds benign, even harmonious. But in Washington, D.C., reconciliation refers to a potent legislative shortcut that allows the party in power to avoid opposition and enact ...

Reconciliation is a special process that essentially makes it easier for legislation to pass the Senate. Reconciliation bills cannot be filibustered; they can be passed by a simple majority. Some ...

The budget process allows the party in control in Congress to pass most big-dollar legislation without having to worry about a filibuster. But the... Updated at 4:08 p.m. ET The U.S. Senate voted ...