HJRES 98
112th Congress
House
Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.
Economics and Public Finance
Budget deficits and national debtPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2012
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2. (consideration: CR S95)
Jan 26, 2012
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S83-95)
Jan 23, 2012
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2).
Jan 18, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 18, 2012
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 515 and section 3101A(c)(4) of title 31, United States Code, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J.Res. 98. (consideration: CR H54-69)
Jan 18, 2012
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176, 2 Present (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H54)
Jan 18, 2012
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute. (consideration: CR H68)
Jan 13, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 13, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2012 | House · vote #4 | On Passage | Passed | 239–176 | See who voted → |
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2. (consideration: CR S95)
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Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
42
Rooney, Thomas
R
Scott, Tim
AKIN, W.
R
Amodei, Mark E.
Austria, Steve
Barletta, Lou
BIGGERT, JUDY
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Bishop, Rob
Chaffetz, Jason
R
DesJarlais, Scott
Farenthold, Blake
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
Gowdy, Trey
Graves, Tom
R
Harris, Andy
Hultgren, Randy
Jenkins, Lynn
R
Jordan, Jim
R
Latta, Robert E.
R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Mack, Connie
Paulsen, Erik
Poe, Ted
Price, Tom
REHBERG, DENNY
Ross, Dennis
Schmidt, Jean
STEARNS, CLIFF
R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Sullivan, John
R
Walberg, Tim
R
Wilson, Joe
Black, Diane
R
Blackburn, Marsha
Franks, Trent
R
Gosar, Paul A.
R
Huizenga, Bill
JOHNSON, SAM
King, Steve
R
Womack, Steve
Woodall, Rob
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 98: Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HJRES-98/
"H.J. Res. 98: Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HJRES-98/.
H.J. Res. 98, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HJRES-98/.
[H.J. Res. 98: Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.](https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HJRES-98/)