H.J.Res. 139 119th Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
- Economics and Public Finance
- Sponsor: Andy Biggs
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Latest action, Mar 18, 2026: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
How the House voted: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Mar 18, 2026 · Failed · 211–207 (it needed 2/3)
- Yea (211)
- Nay (207)
- Didn't vote (14)
- Letters: party (D, R, I)
By party
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
2 cosponsors
Sponsored by Andy Biggs (Republican). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
Cosponsors
0 D · 2 R
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: House: Judiciary Committee
Who lobbied on it
Clients whose quarterly lobbying reports named it, each quarter.
The clients with the most reports naming it. A report's amount covers all of that client's lobbying in the quarter, not just this bill.
All 8 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE | 3 | $590K | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE | MARIA FREESE | 3 | $0 | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION | 3 | $960K | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| AFL-CIO | 1 | $880K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes | |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | 1 | $600K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes | |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS | 1 | $490K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes | |
| COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE | 1 | $260K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes | |
| SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS | PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC | 1 | $20K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes |