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HJRES 2 112th Congress House

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced: January 5, 2011 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 30, 2011
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512.
Nov 18, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 165 (Roll no. 858).
Nov 18, 2011
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 2. When proceedings were postponed on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 2 hours and 42 minutes of debate remained.
Nov 18, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7841-7874)
Nov 17, 2011
Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.
Nov 17, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the House proceeded with 5 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.
Nov 17, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 466, further consideration of this motion is postponed.
Nov 17, 2011
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 2.
Nov 17, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7782-7805; text of measure as introduced: CR H7782)
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Nov 15, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 466 Reported to House. The resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of Friday, November 18, 2011, relating to H.J.Res. 2, proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution provides that debate on such a motion shall be extended to five hours. Finally, the resolution provides that the Chair may postpone further consideration of such a motion pursuant to the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
Jan 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 5, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 18, 2011 House · vote #858 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 261–165 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 30, 2011

Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.

Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit.

Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each chamber by rollcall vote.

Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 144
All 144 Democratic 3 Republican 47
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Nov 14, 2011
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Sep 23, 2011
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jul 29, 2011
Rogers, Mike
· Jul 29, 2011
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jul 29, 2011
 R
Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jul 29, 2011
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jul 28, 2011
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Costa, Jim
California · Jul 26, 2011
Woodall, Rob
· Jul 26, 2011
Paulsen, Erik
· Apr 14, 2011
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Apr 6, 2011
Labrador, Raul
· Apr 6, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· Mar 10, 2011
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Mar 3, 2011
Barletta, Lou
· Feb 18, 2011
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 18, 2011
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Feb 18, 2011
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 18, 2011
Tipton, Scott
· Feb 18, 2011
Altmire, Jason
· Feb 17, 2011
Black, Diane
· Feb 17, 2011
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Feb 17, 2011
Jenkins, Lynn
· Feb 17, 2011
LATOURETTE, STEVEN
· Feb 17, 2011
CAMP, DAVE
· Feb 10, 2011
Denham, Jeff
· Feb 10, 2011
Graves, Tom
· Feb 10, 2011
HARMAN, JANE
· Feb 10, 2011
Rokita, Todd
· Feb 10, 2011
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Feb 10, 2011
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Feb 10, 2011
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Feb 10, 2011
 R
Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Feb 10, 2011
Yoder, Kevin
· Feb 10, 2011
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jan 26, 2011
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 26, 2011
Gowdy, Trey
· Jan 26, 2011
JOHNSON, TIMOTHY
· Jan 26, 2011
McCotter, Thaddeus
· Jan 26, 2011
ROSS, MIKE
· Jan 26, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Jan 26, 2011
 R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jan 26, 2011
Austria, Steve
· Jan 19, 2011
BONO MACK, MARY
· Jan 19, 2011
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jan 19, 2011
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Jan 19, 2011
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 19, 2011
HASTINGS, DOC
· Jan 19, 2011
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Jan 19, 2011
MICA, JOHN
· Jan 19, 2011
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