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resolution is a legislative document issued by the United States
Congress that sets into motion the legislature's responsibility
for establishing the federal budget. This is one of the main
steps along the path of funding the expenses and activities of
the US government. The budget resolution process uses strict
rules and procedures involving different committees and
government agencies. The creation and approval of the federal
budget requires the passage of a concurrent resolution. This
means that approval for the measure needs to be secured from
both the House of Representatives and the Senate by simple
majority. Unlike a bill or joint resolution, however, a
concurrent resolution does not need to be approved by executive
authority. In terms of the budget resolution, this simply states
that the House and the Senate have agreed to act on behalf of
the government in securing the necessary funds for the budget.
Prior to the creation of the budget reso