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H. Res. 266 100th Congress House

A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and…

Official title: A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

Introduced: September 17, 1987 See on congress.gov
Congress Bill consideration (Rule)Economics and Public FinanceHouse of RepresentativesHouse rules and procedure
This resolution expired with the 100th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 15, 1987
Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Stenholm. Discharge Petition No: 02.
Sep 17, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Sep 17, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 15, 1987

Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Stenholm. Discharge Petition No: 02.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 321 (balanced budget amendment).

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 266: A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-266/
MLA
"H. Res. 266: A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-266/.
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H. Res. 266, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-266/.
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[H. Res. 266: A resolution providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 321) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.](https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HRES-266/)
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