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10. The "typical" way they handle these big reconciliations
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 03:50 PM
Jul 2

(which is what was done with the ACA, the BIB, IRA, and I think even with the original tax cuts for billionaires bill) was to create a "Joint Conference Committee" with members from both Chambers who would jam whatever those Committee members come up with together to create ONE version of the bill for both chambers to vote on. This saves time on all the back and forth between chambers and amending the amendments to the amendments.

The "problem" (for them) was this ridiculous attempt to get it done in 4 months - not for the purpose of actually getting it renewed before it expires (which doesn't happen until the end of the calendar year meaning they DO have more time), but to have it "for show" for a "July 4th Victory Lap and Party".

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