HJRes 139
  • Introduced
    Jan 09, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HJRes 139
United States House Bill
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
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House • Mar 18, 2026: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
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Mar 18, 2026, House
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H J RES 139 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government
YES: 211
NO: 207
OTHER: 14
YES: 211

NO: 207

NOT VOTING: 14

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  • Mar 18, 2026 | House
    • Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
    • Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2560-2568; text: CR H2560-2561)
    • DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139
    • At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
    • Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2583-2584)
    • Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
    • On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
  • Feb 25, 2026 | House
    • Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
    • Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
  • Feb 03, 2026 | House
    • Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
    • Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
  • Jan 09, 2026 | House
    • Introduced in House
    • Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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