HJRES 111
105th Congress
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Introduced: February 26, 1998
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Became law
Apr 22, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 1998
On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 238 - 186 (Roll No. 102).
Apr 22, 1998
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 238 - 186 (Roll No. 102).
Apr 22, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2170-2171)
Apr 22, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the joint resolution and announced that, by voice vote, the resolution was agreed to. Mr. Scott requested a recorded vote and further proceedings were postponed.
Apr 22, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 22, 1998
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 407, the House proceeded with 3 hours of general debate.
Apr 22, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 111 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. A specified amendment is in order. One motion to amend shall be in order, if offered by the Minority Leader. The amendment, if offered, shall be considered as read and debatable for one hour. The amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
Apr 22, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 407. (consideration: CR H2135-2164)
Apr 22, 1998
Rule H. Res. 407 passed House.
Apr 21, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 407 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 111 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. A specified amendment is in order. One motion to amend shall be in order, if offered by the Minority Leader. The amendment, if offered, shall be considered as read and debatable for one hour. The amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adoptd.
Mar 5, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 26, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 26, 1998
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 1998 | House · vote #102 | On Passage | Failed | 238–186 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Requires that a bill to increase the internal revenue shall laws shall require for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-thirds of the whole of the number of that House, unless the bill does not increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount.
Permits the waiver of such requirement, for up to two years, if there is a declaration of war or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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