Summary
This concurrent resolution, which passed the Senate on February 21, 2025, establishes the federal government's budget framework for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary targets through 2034. It recommends specific levels for federal revenues, spending authority, budget outlays, deficits, and public debt across the decade. The resolution also sets spending limits for Social Security and the U.S. Postal Service administrative expenses. For citizens, this resolution essentially creates the roadmap that Congress will use to make detailed spending and tax decisions over the next ten years.
A key feature of this resolution is its reconciliation instructions, which direct House and Senate committees to develop legislation that would either increase or decrease the federal deficit by specified amounts by March 7, 2025. Reconciliation bills use expedited procedures in the Senate that bypass the normal filibuster rules, allowing faster passage with a simple majority vote. This means any major tax or spending changes recommended through this budget process would face fewer procedural obstacles in the Senate.
The resolution also establishes reserve funds that would allow adjustments to accommodate new legislation that complies with the budget targets or does not increase the deficit over the ten-year period. This provides some flexibility for Congress to respond to unforeseen circumstances while staying within the overall budget framework. The resolution has passed the Senate with a 52-48 vote and now requires approval from the House before it can take effect and guide the detailed budget and tax legislation Congress will consider.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87.
Feb 21, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125)
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025, 4:34 AM ET
SenateAgreed To
On the Concurrent Resolution
On the Concurrent Resolution
52 Yes
48 No
VoteSenate
The Senate voted on S.Con.Res. 7, a concurrent resolution that establishes the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This type of resolution serves as a blueprint for federal spending and revenue, guiding how much money Congress can allocate to different programs and departments. The resolution passed 52-48, with all 52 Republicans voting in favor and 45 Democrats voting against it, with one Republican voting no. Concurrent resolutions are not signed by the President and do not become law, but they are binding on Congress. By approving this budget resolution, the Senate established the framework that will guide subsequent spending bills and tax legislation for the next decade. The passage allows the budget process to move forward and enables committees to begin drafting specific appropriations bills. The vote was entirely along party lines, reflecting deep disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities and fiscal policy. With Republicans controlling the Senate, they were able to pass their budget proposal without any Democratic support. The resolution now moves to the House for consideration, where similar partisan divisions are expected.
S.Amdt.197Proposed
King, Angus S., Jr.
S.Amdt.196Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.199Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.200Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.201Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.202Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.203Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.204Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.205Proposed
Baldwin, Tammy
S.Amdt.206Proposed
Baldwin, Tammy
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1061-1063, S1075-1119)
Feb 20, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1015-1019)
Feb 19, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1006)
Feb 18, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025, 6:45 PM ET
SenateAgreed To
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
50 Yes
47 No
VoteProceduralSenate
The Senate voted 50-47 on February 18, 2025, to agree to a motion to proceed to S.Con.Res. 7, the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and budgetary levels through 2034. This procedural motion allowed the Senate to begin floor debate and consideration of the budget resolution. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that determines whether the Senate will take up a particular bill or resolution. By agreeing to the motion, the Senate cleared the way for debate and amendments on the underlying budget resolution. Rejecting the motion would have blocked floor consideration entirely. The vote was largely party-line, with all 50 Republicans voting yes and 44 Democrats voting no. One Democrat did not vote yes. This partisan split reflects broader disagreements over budget priorities and fiscal policy. With the motion agreed to, the Senate proceeded to debate and consider the budget resolution on the floor.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87.
Feb 21, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 48. Record Vote Number: 87. (text: CR S1119-1125)
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025, 4:34 AM ET
SenateAgreed To
On the Concurrent Resolution
On the Concurrent Resolution
52 Yes
48 No
VoteSenate
The Senate voted on S.Con.Res. 7, a concurrent resolution that establishes the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This type of resolution serves as a blueprint for federal spending and revenue, guiding how much money Congress can allocate to different programs and departments. The resolution passed 52-48, with all 52 Republicans voting in favor and 45 Democrats voting against it, with one Republican voting no. Concurrent resolutions are not signed by the President and do not become law, but they are binding on Congress. By approving this budget resolution, the Senate established the framework that will guide subsequent spending bills and tax legislation for the next decade. The passage allows the budget process to move forward and enables committees to begin drafting specific appropriations bills. The vote was entirely along party lines, reflecting deep disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over spending priorities and fiscal policy. With Republicans controlling the Senate, they were able to pass their budget proposal without any Democratic support. The resolution now moves to the House for consideration, where similar partisan divisions are expected.
S.Amdt.197Proposed
King, Angus S., Jr.
S.Amdt.196Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.199Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.200Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.201Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.202Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.203Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.204Proposed
Coons, Christopher A.
S.Amdt.205Proposed
Baldwin, Tammy
S.Amdt.206Proposed
Baldwin, Tammy
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1061-1063, S1075-1119)
Feb 20, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1015-1019)
Feb 19, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1006)
Feb 18, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025, 6:45 PM ET
SenateAgreed To
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
50 Yes
47 No
VoteProceduralSenate
The Senate voted 50-47 on February 18, 2025, to agree to a motion to proceed to S.Con.Res. 7, the concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and budgetary levels through 2034. This procedural motion allowed the Senate to begin floor debate and consideration of the budget resolution. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that determines whether the Senate will take up a particular bill or resolution. By agreeing to the motion, the Senate cleared the way for debate and amendments on the underlying budget resolution. Rejecting the motion would have blocked floor consideration entirely. The vote was largely party-line, with all 50 Republicans voting yes and 44 Democrats voting no. One Democrat did not vote yes. This partisan split reflects broader disagreements over budget priorities and fiscal policy. With the motion agreed to, the Senate proceeded to debate and consider the budget resolution on the floor.
