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H. Res. 391 101st Congress House

Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater…

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Official title: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) 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: May 10, 1990 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 101st Congress
It was not agreed to before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jul 17, 1990
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 434, H. Res. 391 is laid on the table.
Jun 19, 1990
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Stenholm. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
May 24, 1990
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Stenholm. Petition No: 101-8.
May 10, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 10, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 17, 1990

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 434, H. Res. 391 is laid on the table.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 268 (balanced budget amendment).

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 434 Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to p…
  • HJRES 268 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for gr…
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 391: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) 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.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-391/
MLA
"H. Res. 391: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) 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.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-391/.
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H. Res. 391, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HRES-391/.
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[H. Res. 391: Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 268) 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/101-HRES-391/)
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