Senate Budget Resolution Markup, Part 1
In this portion, members debated amendments offered by committee members. Democrats put forward several proposals aimed at preventing budget cuts to the Medicare and Medicaid programs as well as providing tax breaks for the middle class.
The Senate Budget Committee continued its markup of its version of a fiscal year 2018 federal budget. The legislation lays the groundwork… read more
The Senate Budget Committee continued its markup of its version of a fiscal year 2018 federal budget. The legislation lays the groundwork for Republicans to advance their tax bill through the reconciliation process, which requires only a simple majority for passage, and instructs the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees to draft tax legislation by November 13, 2017.
In this portion, members debated amendments offered by committee members. Democrats put forward several proposals aimed at preventing budget cuts to the Medicare and Medicaid programs as well as providing tax breaks for the middle class. close
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