House Budget Committee Finalizes Resolution to Begin Passing Trump’s Policy Agenda

The resolution was passed after 11 hours of debate and dozens of amendments from Democrats, all of which were rejected. It now heads to the House floor.

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) arrives for a committee meeting in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House Budget Committee on Feb. 13 voted to advance a resolution that would enable Congress to begin drafting a bill to enact conservative policy measures promised by President Donald Trump during the 2024 election.

The resolution was advanced by the committee in a 21–16 party-line vote.