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Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate.

S.Res. 458 · Senate resolution Economics and Public Finance

A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S7188)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution seeks to extend the enforcement of specific budgetary points of order in the Senate. It specifically addresses subsections (c)(2) and (d)(3) of section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. If passed, these enforcement mechanisms would remain in effect through September 30, 2027. The resolution was submitted by Mr. Graham and Mr. Merkley.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The resolution extends specific budgetary points of order which serves to enforce fiscal constraints in the Senate.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Maintaining budgetary points of order enhances the oversight and accountability of government spending.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.