Bill
HJRES 139
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
119th Congress
Introduced by Andy Biggs and 2 co-sponsors
Proposes constitutional amendment mandating federal budget balance; failed House vote 211-207, falling 4 votes short of required two-thirds supermajority approval.
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).