Reconciliation

Definition

In U.S Government context, reconciliation refers to a legislative process intended to allow consideration of controversial issues affecting the budget by limiting debate to twenty hours under Senate rules.

Related terms

Filibuster: A tactic used in the United States Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote.

Cloture: The only formal procedure that Senate rules provide for breaking a filibuster.

Budget Resolution: A resolution passed by both Houses of Congress, but not requiring the President's signature and thus not having the force of law, which serves as a framework for budgetary decisions.