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H.J.Res. 139 (119th)

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

Policy area:
Economics and Public Finance
Sponsor:
Andy Biggs
Latest action:
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95). (Mar 18, 2026)
Subjects:
Budget deficits and national debt, Budget process, Constitution and constitutional amendments, Legislative rules and procedure
Official record (congress.gov)

Action timeline

15 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.

  1. Mar 18, 2026 17:35:12 Floor code H37300

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

    Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

  2. Mar 18, 2026 17:35:12 Floor code 9000

    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).

    Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote

  3. Mar 18, 2026 17:28:32 Floor code H30000

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

    Source: House floor actions

  4. Mar 18, 2026 13:19:56 Floor code H37220

    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.

    Source: House floor actions

  5. Mar 18, 2026 12:20:20 Floor code H8D000

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

    Source: House floor actions

  6. Mar 18, 2026 12:20:16 Floor code H30000

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

    Source: House floor actions

  7. Mar 18, 2026 12:20:03 Floor code H30300

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

    Source: House floor actions

  8. Feb 25, 2026 Calendars code H12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

    Source: House floor actions

  9. Feb 25, 2026 Committee code H12200

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

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House floor actions

  10. Feb 25, 2026 Committee code 5000

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

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: Library of Congress

  11. Feb 3, 2026 Committee code H19000

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

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House committee actions

  12. Feb 3, 2026 Committee code H15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House committee actions

  13. Jan 9, 2026 IntroReferral code H11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House floor actions

  14. Jan 9, 2026 IntroReferral code Intro-H

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

  15. Jan 9, 2026 IntroReferral code 1000

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

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Coverage: the 118th–119th Congresses.