H.J.Res. 2 · 115th Congress

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

Stage
Did not pass
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte
Introduced
2017-01-03
Latest action
2018-04-12 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 184 (Roll no. 138).

Action history

  1. 2018-04-12On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 184 (Roll no. 138).
  2. 2018-04-12Considered as unfinished business.
  3. 2018-04-12At 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.
  4. 2018-04-12DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 811, the House proceeded with 4 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.
  5. 2018-04-12Considered under suspension of the rules.
  6. 2018-04-12Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  7. 2017-01-11Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  8. 2017-01-03Introduced in House
  9. 2017-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.