The "Deeming Resolution" : A Budget Enforcement Tool

Author / Creator

Library of Congress. Government Division

Available as

Online

Summary

Explains the concept of a "deeming resolution," which refers to legislation that serves as an annual budget resolution to establish enforceable budget levels when the House and Senate are either la...

Explains the concept of a "deeming resolution," which refers to legislation that serves as an annual budget resolution to establish enforceable budget levels when the House and Senate are either late in reaching final agreement on a budget resolution or fail to reach an agreement altogether. Describes substantive enforcement procedures associated with the budget resolution, discusses House and Senate action on deeming resolutions, and provides information on waivers of certain points of order under section 303 of the 1974 Congressional Budget Act.

Show More