budget resolution

American  

noun

1. a resolution adopted by both houses of the U.S. Congress setting forth, reaffirming, or revising the budget for the U.S. government for a fiscal year.

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Etymology

Origin of budget resolution

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Paul once again led the charge to drop the restrictions from the budget resolution, with vocal backing from Republican Kentuckians in the House of Representatives.

From Slate • Nov. 24, 2025

Young Kim and Ken Calvert, who represent other swing districts in California, also voted for the budget resolution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

In a statement, Dickens said the passage of the budget resolution “marks a major milestone for better preparing our fire, police and emergency responders to protect and serve our communities.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Arrington has just four votes to spare in passing a budget resolution later in the spring, which would be difficult for even the most experienced chairman.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2023

Instead of a Presidential budget that gets discarded and a congressional budget resolution that is not enforced, why not a simple partnership, a joint agreement that sets out the spending priorities within the available revenues?

From State of the Union Address by Reagan, Ronald