A Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: Background and Congressional Options
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- HJRES 2115th Congress
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Apr 12, 2018 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 184 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H3162)
- HRES 811115th Congress
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Apr 11, 2018 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- S 84115th Congress
A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.
Jan 20, 2017 · Signed by President.