Resolution Proposing a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment
December 14, 2011 | S.J.Res. 24
The joint resolution proposed a constitutional amendment that would require a balanced budget. Under the proposal, three-fifths of the entire House and Senate would be required to approve deficit spending, except in times of congressionally declared war or in the face of a serious military threat. The proposal would not count the Social Security trust fund in calculating overall receipts or outlays. The amendment was rejected.
This is Bad for working people.
Vote result: Failed
YEAs: 21
NAYs: 79
| Legislator Sort descending | State | Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sen. Richard G. Lugar | 
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Joe Manchin III | Independent Independent | Yes | |
|
Sen. John McCain |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Claire McCaskill | 
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Mitch McConnell |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Robert Menendez |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jerry Moran |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Lisa Murkowski |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Patty Murray |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Ben Nelson |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Bill Nelson |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Rand Paul |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Rob Portman |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Mark Pryor |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jack Reed |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Harry Reid |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jim Risch |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Pat Roberts |
Republican
|
No |
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