HJRES 51 · 108th Congress 2003–2005, ended

Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.

Introduced Apr 11, 2003 Originated House

Fact sheet

Latest action · May 27, 2003 Became Public Law No: 108-24.

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

IntroducedApr 11, 2003
Passed HouseApr 11, 2003
Passed SenateMay 23, 2003
To the PresidentMay 23, 2003
Became lawMay 27, 2003

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 11, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends Federal law to increase the statutory limit on the public debt from $6.4 trillion to $7.384 trillion.

Recorded votes 1

Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.

Roll call	Question	Result	Date
Senate 202	On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 51	Joint Resolution Passed53–44	May 23, 2003

Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Actions 14

Everything that happened, newest first.

May 27, 2003Became Public Law No: 108-24.
May 27, 2003Signed by President.
May 23, 2003Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7089-7110, S7110-7115)
May 23, 2003Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 23, 2003Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 202.

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Related bills 2

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

Bill	Title	Relationship	Latest action
HCONRES 95	Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2004 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2003 and 2005 through 2013.	Related bill	Apr 11, 2003
S 2986	A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.	Related bill	Nov 19, 2004

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Economics and Public Finance.

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