HJRES 62
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Introduced: March 11, 1997
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Apr 15, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 15, 1997
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 190 (Roll no. 78).
Apr 15, 1997
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 190 (Roll no. 78).
Apr 15, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 15, 1997
DEBATE - The House resumed consideration of the resolution, with approximately 90 minutes remaining of general debate.
Apr 15, 1997
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 15, 1997
Pursuant to an earlier order of the House, further consideration of the joint resolution was postponed. The House will resume consideration of the measure, after completing votes on two motions to suspend the rules which were postponed earlier in the day.
Apr 15, 1997
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 113, the House proceeded with 3 hours of general debate.
Apr 15, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 62 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution in the House. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the joint resolution, modified by the amendment specified in the report accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. It shall be in order to consider a motion to amend the joint resolution, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, which shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
Apr 15, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 113. (consideration: CR H1480-1506)
Apr 15, 1997
Rule H. Res. 113 passed House.
Apr 15, 1997
Ms. Pryce asked unanimous consent that during the consideration of H.J. Res. 62 pursuant to H. Res. 113, notwithstanding the order of the previous quetion, it may be in order at any time for the Chair to postpone further consideration of the joint resolution until a time desgnated by the Speaker after disposition of any motions to suspend the rules on which proceeding were postponed earlier in the day. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 14, 1997
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 113 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 62 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution in the House. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the joint resolution, modified by the amendment specified in the report accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. It shall be in order to consider a motion to amend the joint resolution, if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee, which shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
Apr 10, 1997
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Apr 10, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-50.
Apr 8, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 10.
Apr 8, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 3, 1997
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Mar 18, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 14, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 11, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 11, 1997
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1997 | House · vote #78 | On Passage | Failed | 233–190 | 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.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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