Nov 30, 2011
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512.
Nov 18, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 165 (Roll no. 858).
Nov 18, 2011
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 261 - 165 (Roll no. 858).
Nov 18, 2011
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 2. When proceedings were postponed on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 2 hours and 42 minutes of debate remained.
Nov 18, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7841-7874)
Nov 17, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 466, further consideration of this motion is postponed.
Nov 17, 2011
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.J. Res. 2.
Nov 17, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 466, the House proceeded with 5 hours of debate on H.J. Res. 2.
Nov 17, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7782-7805; text of measure as introduced: CR H7782)
Nov 17, 2011
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended.
Nov 17, 2011
Rule H. Res. 466 passed House.
Nov 15, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 466 Reported to House. The resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of Friday, November 18, 2011, relating to H.J.Res. 2, proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The resolution provides that debate on such a motion shall be extended to five hours. Finally, the resolution provides that the Chair may postpone further consideration of such a motion pursuant to the resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
Jan 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 5, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.