United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HJRES 98 — Relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on January 12, 2012.

Last action — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2. (consideration: CR S95)

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Summary

Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

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Action History

  1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2. (consideration: CR S95)

  2. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S83-95)

  3. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2).

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176, 2 Present (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H54)

  6. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute. (consideration: CR H68)

  7. Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 515 and section 3101A(c)(4) of title 31, United States Code, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.J.Res. 98. (consideration: CR H54-69)

  8. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 98 do?
Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.
Who sponsors HJRES 98?
HJRES 98 is sponsored by Tom Reed (R).
What is the current status of HJRES 98?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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