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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

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

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

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced in House