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HJRES139Introduced

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

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-09
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HJRES
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Andy Biggs
Andy Biggs
Republican · AZ · Representative

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).

2026-03-18

Bill Summary

This house joint resolution addresses proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.. It has been introduced and awaits committee review.

Floor Debate (20)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Robert F. Onder, Jr.RMO-32026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Andy BiggsRAZ-52026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Jerrold NadlerDNY-122026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Jodey C. ArringtonRTX-192026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Lloyd DoggettDTX-372026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Andy BiggsRAZ-52026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Jamie RaskinDMD-82026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Jerrold NadlerDNY-122026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDVA-32026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Robert F. Onder, Jr.RMO-32026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Jamie RaskinDMD-82026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Mark HarrisRNC-82026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Andrew S. ClydeRGA-92026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Steny H. HoyerDMD-52026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Mark HarrisRNC-82026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Andrew S. ClydeRGA-92026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Troy BaldersonROH-122026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2583-H2584] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Lloyd DoggettDTX-372026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDVA-32026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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Scott PerryRPA-102026-03-18

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROPOSING AN AM...

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