Signed by President.
HJRES 45 - 111Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.
Became Public Law No: 111-139.
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Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 111-139.
Became Public Law No: 111-139.
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1065, the portion of the Senate amendment prior to Title I is considered as agreed to. (consideration: CR H574-593; text as received in House: CR H574-579)
Mr. Hoyer moved that the House adopt the second portion of the divided question. (consideration: CR H593)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the second portion of the divided question. The second portion consists of Title I and II of the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 45.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H593)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to adopt the second portion of the divided question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 48).(consideration: CR H593)
On motion to adopt the second portion of the divided question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 48). (consideration: CR H593)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S280-291)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/22/2009, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 14.(text: CR S286-291)
Passed Senate, under the order of 12/22/2009, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 14. (text: CR S286-291)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S211-223, S223-246)
Cloture motion on the joint resolution withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S238)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S174-183)
Cloture motion on the joint resolution presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S175; text: CR S175)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S135-137, S138-139, S148)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S72-100, S102-104, S104-105, S106-110)
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S23-35)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 13, H.J. Res. 45 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H4920-4928)
Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 13, H.J. Res. 45 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H4920-4928)
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be increased by 0.50 percentage point. and inserting in lieu thereof origination fees under sections 438(c)(2) and (6) and 455(c) and loan processing and issuance fees under section 428(f)(1)(A)(ii) of that Act shall each be
exemption amounts for joint and single filers in such a manner that the number of taxpayers with AMT liability or lost credits that occur as a result of the AMT would not be estimated to exceed the number of taxpayers affected by the AMT i
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tax year 2010, as provided for under section 205 of EGTRRA and any later amendments through December 31, 2009. (G) The education tax benefits as in effect in tax year 2010, as provided for under title IV of EGTRRA and any later amendments
efits ear 2010, as provided for under section 205 of EGTRRA and any later amendments through December 31, 2009. (G) The education tax benefits as in effect in tax year 2010, as provided for under title IV of EGTRRA and any later amendments
ecember 31, 2009. (G) The education tax benefits as in effect in tax year 2010, as provided for under title IV of EGTRRA and any later amendments
0–1–801). Contributions to U.S. Park Police annuity benefits, Other Permanent Appropriations (14–9924–0–2–303). Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Retirement Fund (95–8290–0–7–705). Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health C
ions to U.S. Park Police annuity benefits, Other Permanent Appropriations (14-9924-0-2- 303). ``Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Retirement Fund (95-8290-0-7-705). ``Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund (97-5
ions to U.S. Park Police annuity benefits, Other Permanent Appropriations (14-9924-0-2- 303). ``Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Retirement Fund (95-8290-0-7-705). ``Department of Defense Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund (97-5
hat the budgetary resources of such programs are subject to obligation limitations in appropriations bills: Federal-Aid Highways (69–8083–0–7–401). Highway Traffic Safety Grants (69–8020–0–7–401). Operations and Research NHTSA and National
nts (47–0105–0–1–802). Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (24–5391–0–2–551). Public Safety Officer Benefits (15–0403–0–1–754). Rail Industry Pension Fund (60–8011–0–7–601). Retired Pay, Coast Guard (70–0602–0–1–403). Retirement Pay
–802). Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund (24–5391–0–2–551). Public Safety Officer Benefits (15–0403–0–1–754). Rail Industry Pension Fund (60–8011–0–7–601). Retired Pay, Coast Guard (70–0602–0–1–403). Retirement Pay and Medical Ben
western Power Administration (89–5649–0–2–271). Dual Benefits Payments Account (60–0111–0–1–601). Emergency Fund, Western Area Power Administration (89–5069–0–2–271). Exchange Stabilization Fund (20–4444–0–3–155). Farm Credit Administration
t by which a sequestration offsets a budget-year debit, OMB shall count— (1) the amount by which the sequestration in a crop year of crop support payments, pursuant to section 256(j) of BBEDCA, reduces outlays in the budget year and the sub
the extent such funds are augmented by direct appropriations for the fiscal year during which an order is in effect. Medical Facilities Guarantee and Loan Fund (75–9931–0–3–551). National Credit Union Administration, Central Liquidity Facil
on (if any) designated under section 4(g), information about any sequestration if required by subsection (b), and other data and explanations that enhance public understanding of this title and actions taken under it. (b) Sequestration orde
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Amendment SA 3299 under the order of 12/22/2009, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 13.
To protect Social Security.
Amendment SA 3300 as modified under the order of 12/22/2009, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 4. (text as modified: CR S216)
To terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and for other purposes.
Proposed amendment SA 3301, under the order of 12/22/2009, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S102)
To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity and growth for all Americans.
Proposed amendment SA 3302 under the order of 12/22/2009, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S221)
To rescind $120 billion in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative government programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of unspent money.
Proposed amendment SA 3303 (Division IV) under the order of 12/22/2009, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the division was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S244)
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To reimpose statutory pay-as-you-go.
Amendment SA 3305 under the order of 12/22/2009, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 40. Record Vote Number: 12.
To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity and growth for all Americans.
Proposed amendment SA 3306 withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S238)
To reduce the deficit by establishing 5-year discretionary spending caps.
Proposed amendment SA 3308 under the order of 12/22/2009, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S282)
To establish a Commission on Congressional Budgetary Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies.
Proposed amendment SA 3309 under the order of 12/22/2009, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, the amendment was withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S281)