[Cboldt]

-- don't they realize or accept that spending bills come from the House BECAUSE the US House is body closest to the people and represents what the people want? --

What has to originate in the House are bills that are for the purpose of raising revenue - tax bills, and tax bills only.

Spending bills can originate in either chamber.

This made more sense when the federal government more or less stayed within its enumerated spending powers.

[Morgan in Denver]

You’re right, of course. I should have double checked what I wrote better.