United States · 119th Congress

HJRES 139

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

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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

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass house Failed 211 205 12 Mar 18, 2026 U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD