Resolution Proposing a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment

Nov. 18, 2011 | H.J.Res. 2
The joint resolution proposed a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget starting in fiscal 2018 or the second fiscal year after ratification by three-fourths of the states, whichever is later. Under the proposal three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve deficit spending or an increase in the public debt limit. A simple majority could waive the requirement in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. The amendment was defeated.

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Failed

YEAs: 261
NAYs: 165

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Ron Paul
TX
14 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Erik Paulsen
MN
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Donald M. Payne
NJ
10 Democrat No
Rep. Steve Pearce
NM
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
CA
11 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Pence
IN
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Ed Perlmutter
CO
7 Democrat No
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat No
Rep. Collin C. Peterson
MN
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tom Petri
WI
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Chellie Pingree
ME
1 Democrat No
Rep. Joe Pitts
PA
16 Republican Yes
Rep. Todd R. Platts
PA
19 Republican Yes
Rep. Ted Poe
TX
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Jared Polis
CO
2 Democrat No
Rep. Mike Pompeo
KS
4 Republican Yes
Rep. Bill Posey
FL
8 Republican Yes
Rep. David E. Price
NC
4 Democrat No
Rep. Tom Price
GA
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Ben Quayle
AZ
3 Republican Yes