All LegislationHouse Joint Resolution 139HJRES 139

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

Economics and Public Finance

4 pages

Introduced January 9, 2026 by Andrew S. Biggs · Last progress January 9, 2026

House Votes

211 Yea · 14 Not Voting · 207 No — 279 needed

Pending Committee

January 9, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Vote Data Not Available

Signature Data Not Available

Recorded roll calls only

1 recorded

Failed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

CalendarsFebruary 25, 2026
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
CommitteeFebruary 25, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-520.
CommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
CommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held