H.J.Res. 139 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
H.J.Res. 139 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 9, 2026, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average annual federal receipts collected in the three prior years, adjusted for changes in the population of U.S. citizens and inflation. Expenditures for payment of debt and receipts derived from borrowing are excluded.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95). (Mar 18, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 18, 2026 · Failed211–207
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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