October 17, 2025
Congress allocates federal funds through appropriations
35-day shutdown cost economy $11 billion
💵Tax & Budget🏢Legislative Process
Article I, Section 9 gives Congress the power of the purse
The President cannot spend unappropriated money
Congress can pass spending bills or reconciliation legislation
💵Tax & Budget🏢Legislative Process
People, bills, and sources
Richard Nixon
37th President