SCONRES 7, explained
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Active Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125) · Author: Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
In plain English
This resolution sets a budget plan for the federal government for 2025 through 2034. It tells Congress how much money to spend in different areas and gives instructions to committees to write new laws that would either increase or decrease how much money the government borrows.
If this passes
What would actually change, according to the official CRS summary. No predictions, no opinions.
- Congress would have a spending plan and revenue targets for fiscal years 2025 through 2034
- Multiple House and Senate committees would have to write new laws by March 7, 2025 that increase or decrease the deficit by amounts the resolution specifies
- Congress could use expedited procedures to vote on these new laws, meaning the Senate could not use a filibuster to delay them
- Reserve funds would be created that allow budget adjustments for new laws that follow the resolution's rules
Who's lobbying this bill
127 organizations reported lobbying activity
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Koch Government Affairs, Llctotal lobbying spend, quarters naming this bill · 9 filings
$20.9M Aarptotal lobbying spend, quarters naming this bill · 3 filings
$19.9M Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of Americatotal lobbying spend, quarters naming this bill · 2 filings
$12.9M Money and the vote
How the chambers voted, from official roll-call records.
Senate · On the Concurrent Resolution S.Con.Res. 72025-02-21
52–48
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