HJRES. 139Failed
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Would amend the Constitution to require a federal balanced budget based on prior-year receipts, with supermajority exceptions for excess spending and tax increases
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Would amend the Constitution to require a federal balanced budget based on prior-year receipts, with supermajority exceptions for excess spending and tax increases
Key points
- Require a balanced federal budget
- Require supermajority approval for tax increases
- Allow excess spending by supermajority vote
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Failed
Latest action
2026-03-18 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedBudget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEconomics and Public FinanceLegislative rules and procedure