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H.CON.RES.68: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should ensure that the United States does not default on its debt by making every effort to negotiate passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling or, all such efforts failing, should use his aut
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced July 30, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 30, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) work with Congress to secure passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling; (2) make clear that under no circumstances will the United States fail to pay its debts on time and in full; (3) make clear that, all other efforts failing, he will use his authority under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure payment of all federal debts on time and in full; and (4) take...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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July 30, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |