This was supposed to be the week when first the Senate and then the House whipped through a budget-reconciliation bill on party-line votes.
Ed Kilgore is a columnist at New York Magazine. A veteran political analyst, he covers a range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, drawing on his extensive experience working with governors and a senator. He has been featured in notable publications such as The Cut, RealClearMarkets, and The Washington Monthly.

















