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HJRES 139 · failed · major

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

What this bill does

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to balance its budget each year.
  • Affects Congress, which would need a two-thirds vote to spend above the limit or raise taxes.
  • Takes effect five years after ratification; allows exceptions during wars and for debt payments.

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  1. 01

    How would a requirement to balance the budget annually affect Congress's ability to respond to economic recessions or unexpected crises like natural disasters?

  2. 02

    What trade-offs might emerge between funding different federal programs if spending must equal revenue each year?

  3. 03

    During the five-year implementation period, how would the government manage the transition while potentially carrying existing deficits?

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Sponsor · R-AZ-5

Andy Biggs

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Introduced 2026-03-18

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).

  2. 2026-03-18 · Floor

    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).

  3. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2583-2584)

  4. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    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.

  5. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1115, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 139

  6. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2560-2568; text: CR H2560-2561)

  7. 2026-03-18 · house · Floor

    Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  8. 2026-02-25 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

  9. 2026-02-25 · house · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.

  10. 2026-02-25 · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.

  11. 2026-02-03 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.

  12. 2026-02-03 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  13. 2026-01-09 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  14. 2026-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  15. 2026-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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