Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tax limitations.
Permits Congress to waive such requirements when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by an adopted joint resolution. Prohibits any increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a waiver from being effective for longer than two years.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 471 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 94 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for one amendment printed in the Congressional Record if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment shall be considered as read and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
Rule H. Res. 471 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 471. (consideration: CR H2131-2147)
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 94 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Provides for one amendment printed in the Congressional Record if offered by the Minority Leader or his designee. A specified amendment is in order. The amendment shall be considered as read and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.J. Res. 94.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 234 - 192 (Roll no. 119).(text: CR H2131)
Roll Call #119 (House)On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 234 - 192 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H2131)
Roll Call #119 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.