S.J.Res. 33 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
S.J.Res. 33 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 14, 2021, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 117-73
What it does
This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2021
- Became lawDec 16, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-73. (Dec 16, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 15, 2021 · Passed221–209 - On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Dec 14, 2021 · Joint Resolution Passed50–49 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Dec 14, 2021 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to50–49
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.Senate · Dec 14, 2021
- A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.Senate · Dec 14, 2021
- Joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limitHouse · Dec 15, 2021
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 1319: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- S. 272: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
- H.R. 5305: Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
- S. 1301: Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
- H.R. 6119: Further Extending Government Funding Act
- H.R. 6617: Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
- H.J.Res. 75: Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
- H.R. 6833: Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
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