In a win for President Obama, the House and Senate approved non-binding budget resolutions on Thursday that reflect the key priorities of the administration. Their passage shows a strong commitment from Democrats in both houses to support the key priorities of the administration's $3.55 trillion budget blueprint, including a major reworking of the health care system. The resolutions serve as a guide for the budget process in both houses in the coming months as they develop appropriations bills to fund the federal government. No Republican representatives voted for the House resolution, which passed by a vote of 233-196. Two Democratic senators — Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Evan Bayh (D-IN) — opposed the resolution in the Senate.
Senate passes budget 55-43 (The Hill)
Congress Approves Budget: $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan Paves Way for Obama Goals (Washington Post)
House, Senate budget plans boost Obama agenda (AP)
