H. Res. 395
104th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 159) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.
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Agreed to (House)
Apr 15, 1996
Mr. McInnis moved to table the motion to reconsider
Apr 15, 1996
Mr. Skaggs moved to reconsider the vote.
Apr 15, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 162 (Roll no. 113).
Apr 15, 1996
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 169 (Roll no. 112).
Apr 15, 1996
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 168 (Roll no. 111).
Apr 15, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Apr 15, 1996
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3256-3269)
Mar 29, 1996
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
Mar 29, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 159 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration in the House. A specified amendment is in order. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.J. Res. 169 shall be considered as having been adopted. One motion to amend shall be in order, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, debatable for one hour.
Mar 29, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-513, by Mr. McInnis.
Mar 29, 1996
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1996 | House · vote #113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 234–162 | See who voted → |
| Apr 15, 1996 | House · vote #112 | Table the Motion to Reconsider | Passed | 232–169 | See who voted → |
| Apr 15, 1996 | House · vote #111 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 232–168 | See who voted → |
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Mr. McInnis moved to table the motion to reconsider
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the modified closed rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159 (Constitutional Amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of each House of the Congress to increase taxes).
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 395: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 159) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-395/
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