HJRES 139119th CongressPassed HouseHouse

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

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Jun 11, 2026

Latest Action Date

Mar 18, 2026

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Passed House

2026-01-09Referred to Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-09Introduced

Introduced in House

2026-02-03Reported

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.

2026-02-03Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-02-25Calendars

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

2026-02-25Reported

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.

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).

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).

2026-03-18Floor

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2583-2584)

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.

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

2026-03-18Floor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2560-2568; text: CR H2560-2561)

2026-03-18Floor

Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).

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