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H.J. Res. 96 107th Congress House

Proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced: June 6, 2002 Introduced by: Pete Sessions Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jun 12, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2002
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 178 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H3480)
Jun 12, 2002
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 12, 2002
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 439, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 96.
Jun 12, 2002
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 96 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 12, 2002
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 439. (consideration: CR H3480-3487)
Jun 12, 2002
Rule H. Res. 439 passed House.
Jun 11, 2002
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 439 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 96 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 7, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jun 6, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 6, 2002
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 12, 2002 House · vote #225 On Passage Failed 227–178 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 12, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
See summary of: H.J.Res. 41
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HJRES 41 Identical bill Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
  • HRES 439 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 96) proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitu…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Republican 6
COLLINS, MAC
· Jun 12, 2002
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jun 6, 2002
BALLENGER, CASS
· Jun 6, 2002
Burr, Richard
· Jun 6, 2002
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 6, 2002
COMBEST, LARRY
· Jun 6, 2002
CRANE, PHILIP
· Jun 6, 2002
DeMint, James
· Jun 6, 2002
DUNN, JENNIFER
· Jun 6, 2002
FLETCHER, ERNEST
· Jun 6, 2002
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Jun 6, 2002
Isakson, Johnny
· Jun 6, 2002
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 6, 2002
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Jun 6, 2002
LUCAS, KEN
· Jun 6, 2002
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Jun 6, 2002
QUINN, JACK
· Jun 6, 2002
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jun 6, 2002
SMITH, NICK
· Jun 6, 2002
TAUZIN, W.
· Jun 6, 2002
 R
Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 6, 2002
Toomey, Patrick
· Jun 6, 2002
Vitter, David
· Jun 6, 2002
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 6, 2002
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