The Budget Reconciliation Process – Resource Page

Reconciliation State of Play: 119th Congress

Reconciliation is a complicated budget tool that gives Congress a fast-track mechanism to avoid the Senate filibuster and pass partisan legislation. House and Senate Republicans may once again use this process to pass key partisan priorities ahead of the midterm elections this November.

The following resources provide more details on the reconciliation process:

• AHA Fact Sheet: Budget Reconciliation 101
• AHA Video: Understanding Budget Reconciliation
• CRS Report: The Reconciliation Process: Frequently Asked Questions
• CRS Report: The Reconciliation Process: The Senate’s Byrd Rule