H.J.Res. 1 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 1 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 6, 2009, sponsored by Bob Goodlatte with 179 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 179
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 165 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Feb 9, 2009)
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- H.J.Res. 38: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 3357: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2892: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 2996: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 4314: To permit continued financing of Government operations.
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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