I don't understand why the minority holds the process hostage.  The House can pass a budget that is limited to income; or they can appropriate from the Earnings Reserve; or there is a number larger than one of options from various funds transfers that take away the super-majority requirement.  The CBR was intended to cut spending but the minority uses leverage it really doesn't have to increase spending.  The House majority is afraid for some reason.  I don't get it.