United States · 119th Congress
HJRES 139
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Bill record: Congress.gov API hjres139-119 US-GOV-PD
Summary AI-generated
HJRES 139 proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. The resolution failed on a motion to suspend the rules and pass, with a vote count of 211 to 207, falling short of the two-thirds majority required.
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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
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | house | 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY | 2026-95 | Failed | 211 | 205 | 12 | Mar 18, 2026 | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll95 US-GOV-PD |