HJR139Introduced in the House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Introduced by Andy Biggs, District AZ-5
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Official description
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Where it stands
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
March 18, 2026
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HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 95 · March 18, 2026
211
Yes
207
No
14
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2560-2568; text: CR H2560-2561)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2583-2584)
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).
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
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