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- HR 3762114th Congress
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016.
Feb 2, 2016 · On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 186 (Roll no. 53). (consideration: CR H482)
- SCONRES 11114th Congress
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
May 6, 2015 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- HR 1115th Congress
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Dec 22, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 1319117th Congress
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Mar 11, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-2.
- HR 5376117th Congress
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
Aug 16, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-169.
- S 53117th Congress
Raise the Wage Act of 2021
Jan 26, 2021 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- HCONRES 14119th Congress
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
May 20, 2025 · Star Print ordered on the reported concurrent resolution.
- HR 1119th Congress
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Jul 4, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-21.
- HRES 492119th Congress
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
Jun 11, 2025 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 499, H. Res. 492 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2647; text: CR H2647)