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

On Mar 18, 2026, the House voted 211–207 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HJRES 139). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 210–0, Democrats 1–207. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Failed
Yes: 211
No: 207
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 18, 2026

By party

Republicans210 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 207 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Cuellar D-TX voted yes

The bill

H.J.Res. 139: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote, Mar 18, 2026,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-H-455/proposing-an-amendment-to-the-constitution-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).