119th CongressHouse

HJRES. 139

Introduced

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

Latest action
2026-03-18
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
Introduced
2026-01-09
Cosponsors
2
Origin
House
Subjects
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEconomics and Public FinanceLegislative rules and procedure

Key actions

  1. 2026-03-18Floor
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2560-2568; text: CR H2560-2561)
  2. 2026-03-18Floor
    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
  3. 2026-03-18Floor
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2583-2584)
  4. 2026-03-18Floor
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  5. 2026-03-18Floor
    Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  6. 2026-03-18Floor
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139
  7. 2026-03-18Floor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
  8. 2026-02-25Calendars
    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
  9. 2026-02-25Committee
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
  10. 2026-02-25Committee
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
  11. 2026-02-03Committee
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
  12. 2026-02-03Committee
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. 2026-01-09IntroReferral
    Introduced in House
  14. 2026-01-09IntroReferral
    Introduced in House
  15. 2026-01-09IntroReferral
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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