You are correct. Specifically, all government spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives (which is currently controlled by the President's o

You are correct. Specifically, all government spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives (which is currently controlled by the President's opposition). They must then be approved by the Senate and signed by the President (or his veto must be overridden, etc.) Non-spending bills can originate in the Senate and followed by approval by the House, but budget stuff has to start in the House or it doesn't go anywhere. The President's proposed budget is a suggestion, at best, even in cases where his party controls both houses. In the current situation, it's a non-issue, except perhaps as a campaign talking point.