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  • On the Joint Resolution: s.j.res.1; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Result: Rejected (66-34, 2/3 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table: motion to table the bumpers motion to refer; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Result: Agreed to (65-34, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table: motion to table the bumpers motion to refer; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Result: Agreed to (65-34, 1 member not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 14: motion to table feingold amendment no. 14; To permit the use of an accumulated surplus to balance the budget during any fiscal year. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 13: motion to table feingold amendment no. 13; To require approval of the amendment in 3 years. Result: Agreed to (69-31, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 10: motion to table kennedy amendment no. 10; To provide that only Congress shall have authority to enforce the provisions of the balanced budget constitutional amendment, unless Congress passes legislation specifically granting enforcement authority to the President...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 14: motion to table feingold amendment no. 14; To permit the use of an accumulated surplus to balance the budget during any fiscal year. Result: Agreed to (60-40, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 13: motion to table feingold amendment no. 13; To require approval of the amendment in 3 years. Result: Agreed to (69-31, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 10: motion to table kennedy amendment no. 10; To provide that only Congress shall have authority to enforce the provisions of the balanced budget constitutional amendment, unless Congress passes legislation specifically granting enforcement authority to the President...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 7: motion to table graham amendment no. 7; To strike the limitation on debt held by the public. Result: Agreed to (59-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 7: motion to table graham amendment no. 7; To strike the limitation on debt held by the public. Result: Agreed to (59-39, 2 members not voting, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 16: motion to table boxer amdt no 16; To provide Federal assistance to supplement State and local efforts to alleviate the damage, loss, hardship and suffering caused by disasters or emergencies by exempting spending that is designated emergency requirements by both...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 17: motion to table dorgan amdt no 17; To propose a substitute amendment. Result: Agreed to (59-41, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 16: motion to table boxer amdt no 16; To provide Federal assistance to supplement State and local efforts to alleviate the damage, loss, hardship and suffering caused by disasters or emergencies by exempting spending that is designated emergency requirements by both...
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 17: motion to table dorgan amdt no 17; To propose a substitute amendment. Result: Agreed to (59-41, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 15: torricelli amdt no. 15; To permit limited waiver during economic emergencies and allow a capital budget. Result: Rejected (37-63, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Amendment S.Amdt. 15: torricelli amdt no. 15; To permit limited waiver during economic emergencies and allow a capital budget. Result: Rejected (37-63, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 11: motion to table feinstein amdt no 11; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Agreed to (67-33, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 11: motion to table feinstein amdt no 11; In the nature of a substitute. Result: Agreed to (67-33, 1/2 threshold) Details: [click here]
  • On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 8: motion to table reid amendment no. 8; To require that the outlay and receipt totals of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds not be included as a part of the budget totals. Result: Agreed to (55-44, 1 member...