BallotWatch/Bills/H.J.Res. 139 H.J.Res. 139119th CongressIn Progress Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. introduced January 9, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance Congress.gov ↗ Floor votesHow the chambers votedHouse · March 18, 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass211 yea · 207 nay · Failed