Summary
This concurrent resolution would establish a congressional budget blueprint for the federal government covering fiscal year 2026 and projecting budgetary levels through 2035. It would set recommended levels for federal revenues, spending authority, budget outlays, deficits, and public debt across major spending categories. The resolution would also establish specific budgetary levels for Social Security and U.S. Postal Service administrative expenses to guide budget enforcement in the Senate.
If enacted, this resolution would create a framework for how Congress allocates federal resources over the next decade. It would establish reserve funds allowing adjustments to accommodate legislation focused on government efficiencies and savings, or health savings account provisions. The resolution would also set procedures for budget enforcement, including rules for emergency spending and cost estimates. However, this measure has not yet passed—it failed a procedural vote in the Senate on September 16, 2025, and would require another vote to advance to the full Senate floor.
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025, 5:19 PM ET
SenateRejected
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
36 Yes
62 No
VoteProceduralSenate
The Senate voted 36-62 to reject a motion to proceed on S.Con.Res. 22, the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for fiscal year 2026 and budgetary levels through 2035. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that allows the Senate to begin floor debate and consideration of a bill or resolution. Rejecting this motion prevents the chamber from taking up the budget resolution under the proposed terms. This was a vote on Senate procedure, not on the budget resolution itself. By rejecting the motion to proceed, the Senate blocked floor consideration of the budget framework at this time. The vote was largely partisan: all 45 Democrats voted against the motion, while 36 Republicans voted in favor and 15 Republicans voted against, indicating some Republican opposition to proceeding with this particular budget resolution. With the motion rejected, the Senate will not consider S.Con.Res. 22 on the floor at this time. The budget resolution may be revisited through other procedural means, or the Senate may move forward with alternative budget proposals.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 36 - 62. Record Vote Number: 521. (CR S6635-6637)
Sep 16, 2025
Sep 16, 2025, 5:19 PM ET
SenateRejected
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
36 Yes
62 No
VoteProceduralSenate
The Senate voted 36-62 to reject a motion to proceed on S.Con.Res. 22, the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for fiscal year 2026 and budgetary levels through 2035. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that allows the Senate to begin floor debate and consideration of a bill or resolution. Rejecting this motion prevents the chamber from taking up the budget resolution under the proposed terms. This was a vote on Senate procedure, not on the budget resolution itself. By rejecting the motion to proceed, the Senate blocked floor consideration of the budget framework at this time. The vote was largely partisan: all 45 Democrats voted against the motion, while 36 Republicans voted in favor and 15 Republicans voted against, indicating some Republican opposition to proceeding with this particular budget resolution. With the motion rejected, the Senate will not consider S.Con.Res. 22 on the floor at this time. The budget resolution may be revisited through other procedural means, or the Senate may move forward with alternative budget proposals.
