On the recordSeptember 24, 2002
Yes, the House does have a budget, but the Senate does not. The Senate's top line number is higher than the House's. That is why we go through the budget process, so that we can have agreement between the two bodies on the top line number, and we can apportion the money accordingly. There is a discrepancy between the two bodies. That is what creates the problem for the House in being able to move their appropriations bills--that trap into which they may be entering. That is not the reason I got up to talk. I know the good Senator has spent considerable time talking about this, and I respect his opinion. I wanted to very politely disagree with some of the conclusions in his discussion.
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