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Rep. Jason Smith Criticizes Democrats Over Reconciliation Bill Vote

Original title: JUST IN: Jason Smith Mocks Dems For 'Longest Vote Held In This Body In Modern History'

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The Frame

What this does

The dispute concerns the legislative process for passing a , specifically whether a formal cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office is required before a floor vote.

Who is mentioned in the record

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House Democrats

They are the primary targets of the criticism regarding the timing of the reconciliation bill vote.

Jason Smith

He is the member of Congress initiating the public critique of the voting procedure.

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Summary

Representative Jason Smith (R-MO) criticized Democratic members of the House for holding a vote on a before receiving a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score. He characterized the event as the longest vote held in the House in modern history.

Key Facts

Rep. Jason Smith stated that the vote on the reconciliation bill was the longest held in the House in modern history.
Rep. Jason Smith criticized Democrats for proceeding with a vote on a reconciliation bill without an accompanying CBO score.

Why It Matters

The dispute concerns the legislative process for passing a , specifically whether a formal cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office is required before a floor vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CBO score?

A is an analysis provided by the Congressional Budget Office that estimates the budgetary and economic impact of proposed legislation.

What is a reconciliation bill?

A is a legislative tool used to expedite the passage of certain budgetary legislation in the House and Senate, often allowing it to pass with a simple majority.

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Procedural Dispute on Budgetary Oversight

The document highlights a recurring tension regarding the requirement of CBO scores before legislative action on reconciliation bills.

Congressional Budget Office Jason Smith

Connected Entities

organizationCongressional Budget Office“The agency responsible for providing independent economic and budgetary analysis”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body where the vote took place.”Map →

personJason Smith“Republican Representative from Missouri who criticized the voting process.”Map →

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