Administrative/Regulatory
Jun. 30, 2025
The Byrd Rule strikes again: How one parliamentarian is clipping Trump's wings
The Senate parliamentarian plays a pivotal role in the reconciliation process by ensuring that provisions in budget-related legislation -- such as the Trump Administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act -- comply with the Byrd Rule, resulting in the rejection of numerous policy-driven measures that failed to meet strict budgetary criteria.
What is the role and function of the Senate parliamentarian?
The role and function of the United States Senate's parliamentarian in the reconciliation process, specifically as related to the Trump Administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), involves providing expert advice on procedural and legislative rules to ensure that the reconciliation process adheres to the U.S. Senate's established guidelines. The parliamentarian's $95
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