In public policy, reconciliation refers to ______.
A) agreements among members of Congress to vote for bills that other members favor, so that others will support bills that a member wants
B) a procedural move in Congress that directs committees to create or revise legislation to meet a specific budgetary target
C) a policymaking relationship between interest groups, congressional committees, and relevant bureaucrats
D) the rewarding of presidential supporters with appointments to bureaucratic positions

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Reconciliation is a legislative process in the United States Congress that allows for expedited passage of certain budgetary legislation on spending, revenues, and the federal debt limit. This process bypasses the Senate filibuster, requiring only a simple majority for passage rather than the 60 votes typically needed to close debate.

In Public Policy, Reconciliation Refers to ______