H.J.RES.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.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
  • Introduced Jan. 13, 2012
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

87 (1 Democrat, 86 Republicans)

Bill Summary

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

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.J.RES.98.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the statute.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176, 2 Present (Roll no. 4).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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).
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 44 - 52. Record Vote Number: 2.
Jan. 13, 2012

Introduced in the House by Tom Reed (R-N.Y.)

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