HR.1954 To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.
To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.
- People's Vote
- YES
- Gov Vote
- NO
- Outcome
- NO
Recent Member Votes
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Sponsored by
- Rep. David Camp (MI Republican)
Co-Sponsored by
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Our Analysis:
The bill identifies the need for the increase as necessary to meet the President FY 2012 budget. However, the President’s budget is subject o various spending cuts and increases as Congress moves through the appropriation bills assigning spending amounts to all government programs.
Summary:
5/24/2011--Introduced.Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion.
Actions:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Considered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1954.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 97 - 318, 7 Present (Roll no. 379).
Question:
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1954 To implement the President’s request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt2/3
Result
failed