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What Senate rule governs whether provisions can be included in budget reconciliation bills?

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The Byrd Rule, named after late Senator Robert Byrd, requires that everything in a reconciliation bill must relate directly to the federal budget - raising revenue or affecting spending. The Senate Pa...

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