budget resolution

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of budget resolution¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The continuing budget resolution expires on Nov. 18 and Johnson has said that he would like to extend it to January 31 — with conditions.

From Salon

National park employees who were not furloughed had to work without pay, their lost wages repaid after a budget resolution was reached.

From Seattle Times

National park employees who were not furloughed had to work without pay, their lost wages repaid after a budget resolution was reached.

From Washington Times

As outlined by the Center for American Progress and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, two progressive think tanks working from official communications including the budget resolution released Sept. 20 by House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington, they would involve these cuts in the social safety net:

From Los Angeles Times

It is also not clear whether the White House’s supplemental request for U.S. disaster funding, which also includes funds to bolster enforcement and curb drug trafficking at the southern U.S. border, will be tied to the Ukraine funding or a continuing budget resolution.

From Seattle Times