H.J.Res. 139 · 119th Congress

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

Stage
Did not pass
Sponsor
Andy Biggs
Introduced
2026-01-09
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).

Action history

  1. 2026-03-18On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
  2. 2026-03-18Considered as unfinished business.
  3. 2026-03-18At 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. 2026-03-18DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139
  5. 2026-03-18Considered under suspension of the rules.
  6. 2026-03-18Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  7. 2026-02-25Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
  8. 2026-02-25Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
  9. 2026-02-03Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  10. 2026-02-03Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
  11. 2026-01-09Introduced in House
  12. 2026-01-09Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.