Why the GOP’s Reconciliation Fight Matters

Whether Congress passes Trump’s agenda through one bill or two could set the tone for the next four years.

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Anthony Constantini
January 10, 2025

What’s happening: The Republican Party is going to use reconciliation to pass President-elect Donald Trump’s major policy initiatives, including border security, tax cuts, and energy creation. The problem is, no one knows just how they are going to go about it.

  • Catch up: Reconciliation is a legislative process that allows certain budget-related bills to be passed with a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate, bypassing the Senate filibuster and limiting debate.

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