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The House passed H.Con.Res. 14, a ten-year budget plan that sets spending and tax goals for the federal government. The resolution passed by the narrowest possible margin and serves as a non-binding framework for future legislation.
This vote was to approve a "concurrent resolution" which acts as the official budget plan for the U.S. government from 2025 through 2034. The resolution, H.Con.Res. 14, outlines targets for tax collection and government spending, including a goal to reduce tax revenue by $150 billion annually and cut overall spending by over $2 trillion over the next decade. It also includes "reconciliation" instructions, which is a process that allows certain budget-related bills to pass the Senate more easily. In Congress, a concurrent resolution like this is a "rule book" rather than a law. It does not go to the President for a signature and it doesn't actually spend any money. Instead, it sets the limits and priorities that other committees must follow when they write the actual spending bills later in the year. A simple majority of those voting is required for it to pass. The resolution passed with a very slim margin of 217 to 215, exactly the minimum needed for success. While Republicans were nearly unanimous in their support, Democrats were split, with about half voting in favor. Because this is a budget blueprint, the next step involves the Senate considering the plan or the House beginning to write the specific laws—such as tax cuts or program changes—that fit within these new financial boundaries.
The measure will move toward resolving differences with the Senate, after which the House may begin drafting reconciliation bills to implement the specific policy changes outlined in the budget blueprint.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This resolution is the first step in a process that could lead to significant changes in federal taxes and spending for the next ten years.
Who’s affected. Taxpayers: May see lower tax obligations if the proposed $150 billion annual revenue reductions are enacted into law. · Federal Agencies: Will face stricter spending limits and potential budget cuts of over $2 trillion over ten years. · Senate Lawmakers: The inclusion of reconciliation instructions allows them to pass budget-related legislation with a simple majority, bypassing the filibuster.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was nearly evenly divided, with 109 members voting in favor and 103 voting against.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous, with 213 members voting in favor and only one voting against.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended
Feb 25, 2025
The House passed H.Con.Res.
14, a ten-year budget plan that sets spending and tax goals for the federal government. The resolution passed by the narrowest possible margin and serves as a non-binding framework for future legislation.
This is a vote on a concurrent resolution, which is an internal congressional agreement that sets spending and revenue targets. It is not a law and does not require the President's signature, but it serves as a binding guide for committees during the subsequent appropriations and tax-writing processes.
The measure will move toward resolving differences with the Senate, after which the House may begin drafting reconciliation bills to implement the specific policy changes outlined in the budget blueprint.
This resolution is the first step in a process that could lead to significant changes in federal taxes and spending for the next ten years.
The resolution passed by the narrowest possible margin, supported by a unified Republican caucus and a split Democratic caucus.
The Democratic caucus was nearly evenly divided, with 109 members voting in favor and 103 voting against.
The Republican caucus was nearly unanimous, with 213 members voting in favor and only one voting against.
The single independent member voted in favor of the resolution.