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The '''Byrd rule''' is a parliamentary rule in the [[U.S. Senate]] limits what type of legislation qualifies for passage by a merely majority without the possibility of a [[filibuster]] by 41 senators to block it.  Budget reconciliation bills are typically allowed to bypass the filibuster, and thus pass by merely a simple majority.  The Byrd rule establishes what is considered allowable as part of reconciliation.

The '''Byrd rule''' is a parliamentary rule in the [[U.S. Senate]] which limits what type of legislation qualifies for passage by a mere majority without the possibility of a [[filibuster]] by 41 senators to block it.  Budget reconciliation bills are typically allowed to bypass the filibuster, and thus pass by merely a simple majority.  The Byrd rule establishes what is considered allowable as part of reconciliation.

Under the Byrd rule, the Senate is prohibited from considering extraneous matter as part of a reconciliation bill or resolution or conference report.  The Senate Parliamentarian resolves a point of order raised by a senator during consideration of a reconciliation bill or conference report. If the point of order is sustained, the offending title, provision or amendment is deemed stricken unless overcome by a 3/5 (60) Senate majority vote to waive the rule.

Under the Byrd rule, the Senate is prohibited from considering extraneous matter as part of a reconciliation bill or resolution or conference report.  The Senate Parliamentarian resolves a point of order raised by a senator during consideration of a reconciliation bill or conference report. If the point of order is sustained, the offending title, provision or amendment is deemed stricken unless overcome by a 3/5 (60) Senate majority vote to waive the rule.