H.Con.Res. 71 // October 26, 2017
H. Con. Res. 71 As Amended
Sponsor: Diane Black (R-TN)
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on October 19, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Highlights: This concurrent resolution establishes the FY2018 congressional budget resolution, which provides a framework for congressional consideration of legislation addressing revenues, spending, and other budget-related issues. The budget resolution is a nonbinding framework used by Congress and cannot be signed into law or vetoed by the President.
Economics and Public Finance Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 51 | 43.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 49 | 56.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.0% |