A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate.
Description
This resolution would extend through FY2027 the requirement for a three-fifths Senate vote to waive certain budget points of order.
Summary
What it does
This resolution would extend the Senate's authority to enforce several budgetary points of order through fiscal year 2027. These procedural rules allow Senators to block legislation that violates established budget procedures or spending limits unless a three-fifths majority votes to waive the requirement. By extending these provisions, the resolution would maintain the 60-vote threshold currently required to bypass specific budget-related restrictions.
Who is affected
This resolution primarily affects members of the United States Senate by extending procedural requirements for waiving budget-related points of order. It specifically impacts Senators by maintaining the three-fifths affirmative vote threshold required to bypass certain spending allocations and budgetary procedures. Additionally, the resolution affects the legislative process for any proposed legislation that would otherwise trigger these budgetary enforcement mechanisms through fiscal year 2027.
Key provisions
- Extension of Senate budget enforcement authorities. Extends the enforcement of various budget points of order in the Senate through the end of fiscal year 2027.
- Maintenance of supermajority waiver requirements. Continues the requirement for a three-fifths affirmative vote of all Senators to waive specific budget points of order, which generally prohibit the consideration of legislation that violates established budget procedures or spending allocations.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The resolution extends the enforcement of specified budget points of order in the Senate through the end of fiscal year 2027.
Relationship to existing law
This resolution extends existing authorities and procedural requirements for several budget points of order in the Senate through fiscal year 2027. It specifically maintains the requirement for a three-fifths majority vote to waive these specified budgetary enforcement provisions.
Stated purpose
This resolution aims to maintain fiscal discipline in the Senate by extending the enforcement of several budget points of order through fiscal year 2027. By extending these provisions, the resolution ensures that a three-fifths majority vote remains necessary to waive specific budgetary restrictions on legislation.