HJRES 139 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal receipts collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in the population of U.S. citizens and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt...
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| Chamber | Roll | Date | Question | Result | Y/N/P/NV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | 95 | 2026-03-18 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Failed Party-line | 211/207/0/14 |