WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

S.Con.Res. 33 · 119th Congress

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

Passed SenateEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Passed SenateApr 23, 2026
Passed HouseApr 29, 2026

Where it stands

Passed Senate. Latest step, Apr 29, 2026: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146) The Senate passed it 50–48 and the House passed it 215–211.

What it does

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This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2026, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2027-FY2035, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit.

The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2026-FY2035 for

• federal revenues,

• new budget authority,

• budget outlays,

• deficits,

• public debt,

• debt held by the public, and

• the major functional categories of spending.

It also recommends levels and amounts for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses for the purpose of budget enforcement in the Senate.

The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct the House Homeland Security Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Senate Judiciary Committee to submit recommendations for legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2026-FY2035 by not more than $70 billion. Each committee must submit the recommendations to the House or Senate Budget Committee by May 15, 2026.

(Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)

Read the whole official summary (253 words, about 1 min)

In addition, the resolution establishes reserve funds that allow certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate (1) reconciliation legislation, and (2) legislation that would not increase the deficit over FY2026-FY2035 and supports changes to immigration enforcement and border security policy undertaken by the President.

Finally, the resolution sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as budget points of order in the Senate and emergency spending requirements in the House.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Apr 21, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Apr 29, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  2. Apr 29, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H3147-3146) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  3. Apr 29, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3168-3169)House floor actions
  4. Apr 29, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on agreeing to S.Con.Res. 33 and pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings were postponed.House floor actions
  5. Apr 29, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  6. Apr 29, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. Con. Res. 33.House floor actions
  7. Apr 29, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.House floor actions
  8. Apr 29, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3147-3160)House floor actions
  9. Apr 29, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.House floor actions
  10. Apr 23, 2026Held at the desk.House floor actions
  11. Apr 23, 2026Received in the House.House floor actions
  12. Apr 23, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  13. Apr 23, 2026Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 105. (text: CR S1918-1924) Roll call recordSenate
  14. Apr 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 105. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  15. Apr 22, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1867-1882, S1898-1924)Senate
  16. Apr 21, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1850-1851; text: CR S1859-1864)Senate
  17. Apr 21, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 87. Roll call recordSenate
  18. Apr 21, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 376.Senate
  19. Apr 21, 2026Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.Senate
  20. Apr 21, 2026Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.Library of Congress
  21. Apr 21, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Budget.Senate
  22. Apr 21, 2026Submitted in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateConcurrent Resolution Agreed to 50–48
    On the Concurrent Resolution · needed a majority
    R 50 yes, 2 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record
  2. Apr 29, 2026 · HousePassed 215–211
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 215 yes, 0 noD 0 yes, 211 noEach member · Record
17 other recorded votes (procedure and amendments)
  1. Apr 21, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Agreed to 52–46
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 52 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record
  2. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 48–50
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 2 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  3. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 47–50
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 2 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 43 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  4. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 49–49
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 3 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  5. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateAmendment Agreed to 98–0
    On the Amendment · needed a majority
    R 52 yes, 0 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  6. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 48–50
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 2 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  7. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 47–51
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 1 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  8. Apr 22, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 47–51
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 1 yes, 51 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  9. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 48–50
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 48 yes, 4 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record
  10. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 50–48
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 50 yes, 2 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record
  11. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 48–50
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 2 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  12. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateAmendment Rejected 25–73
    On the Amendment · needed a majority
    R 25 yes, 27 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 noEach member · Record
  13. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateAmendment Rejected 46–52
    On the Amendment · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  14. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 49–49
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 3 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  15. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateMotion Rejected 46–52
    On the Motion · needed three-fifths
    R 0 yes, 52 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  16. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateAmendment Rejected 48–50
    On the Amendment · needed a majority
    R 2 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
  17. Apr 23, 2026 · SenateAmendment Rejected 49–49
    On the Amendment · needed a majority
    R 3 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record