| − | '''Mandatory spending''' is spending (budget authority and outlays) controlled by [[law|laws]] other than annual [[appropriations]] acts<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> which require a vote. | + | '''Mandatory spending''' is spending ([[budget authority]] and [[outlays]]) controlled by [[law|laws]] other than annual [[appropriations]] acts<ref>[http://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/appropriation.htm] US Senate Reference</ref> which require a vote. |