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Budget Reconciliation

Budget and Taxalso called reconciliation bill, reconciliation instructions, reconciliation legislation, reconciliation process, provide for reconciliation

A fast-track process for bills that change spending, revenue or the debt limit as directed by a budget resolution. Senate debate is limited to 20 hours, so a reconciliation bill can pass by simple majority without facing a filibuster.

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The Filibuster and ClotureWhich kind of bill can pass the Senate by simple majority because debate on it is limited by law?

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