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    Senator Mark Kirk (1959 - )In Congress 2001 - 2017

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    Illinois -- Senate: 111th-114th (2010-2017)
    Illinois 10 House: 107th-111th (2001-2010)
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    1. BILL
      1. S.3182 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 07/13/2016) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Finance Latest Action: 07/13/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    2. 1. S.3182 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 07/13/2016) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Finance Latest Action: 07/13/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      2. S.3061 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) FIRE Act Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 06/15/2016) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/15/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    4. 2. S.3061 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) FIRE Act Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 06/15/2016) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/15/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      3. S.2130 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] (Introduced 10/05/2015) Cosponsors: (4) Latest Action: 10/06/2015 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    6. 3. S.2130 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] (Introduced 10/05/2015) Cosponsors: (4) Latest Action: 10/06/2015 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      4. S.309 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Earmark Elimination Act of 2015 Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 01/29/2015) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Rules and Administration Latest Action: 01/29/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    8. 4. S.309 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Earmark Elimination Act of 2015 Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 01/29/2015) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Rules and Administration Latest Action: 01/29/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    9. JOINT RESOLUTION
      5. S.J.Res.6 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/04/2015) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    10. 5. S.J.Res.6 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/04/2015) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    11. RESOLUTION
      6. S.Res.199 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 06/11/2015) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/17/2015 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    12. 6. S.Res.199 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda. Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (Introduced 06/11/2015) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 06/17/2015 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    13. BILL
      7. S.2371 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Accurate Budgeting Act Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 05/21/2014) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 05/21/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    14. 7. S.2371 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Accurate Budgeting Act Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 05/21/2014) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 05/21/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      8. S.1835 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Jobs Score Act of 2013 Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 12/17/2013) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 12/17/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    16. 8. S.1835 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Jobs Score Act of 2013 Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 12/17/2013) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 12/17/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      9. S.280 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Budget Reform Act of 2013 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 02/12/2013) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 02/12/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    18. 9. S.280 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Budget Reform Act of 2013 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 02/12/2013) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 02/12/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      10. S.43 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 01/22/2013) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 01/22/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    20. 10. S.43 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] (Introduced 01/22/2013) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 01/22/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    21. JOINT RESOLUTION
      11. S.J.Res.7 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/13/2013) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/13/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    22. 11. S.J.Res.7 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/13/2013) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/13/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    23. RESOLUTION
      12. S.Res.215 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should not bail out any State. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 08/01/2013) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 08/01/2013 Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    24. 12. S.Res.215 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should not bail out any State. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 08/01/2013) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 08/01/2013 Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    25. BILL
      13. S.1720 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Jobs Through Growth Act Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 10/17/2011) Cosponsors: (37) Latest Action: 10/18/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    26. 13. S.1720 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Jobs Through Growth Act Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 10/17/2011) Cosponsors: (37) Latest Action: 10/18/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      14. S.1679 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Budget Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 10/11/2011) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 10/11/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    28. 14. S.1679 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Budget Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 10/11/2011) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 10/11/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    29. BILL
      15. S.1518 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Jobs Score Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 09/07/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 09/07/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    30. 15. S.1518 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Jobs Score Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] (Introduced 09/07/2011) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 09/07/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    31. BILL
      16. S.1420 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to require that the United States Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public, Social Security benefits, and military pay in the event that the debt limit is reached, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 07/26/2011) Cosponsors: (33) Latest Action: 07/27/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    32. 16. S.1420 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to require that the United States Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public, Social Security benefits, and military pay in the event that the debt limit is reached... Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 07/26/2011) Cosponsors: (33) Latest Action: 07/27/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    33. BILL
      17. S.439 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 03/02/2011) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 03/10/2011 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    34. 17. S.439 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Deficit Reduction and Budget Reform Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (Introduced 03/02/2011) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 03/10/2011 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    35. BILL
      18. S.282 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Orphan Earmarks Act Sponsor: Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] (Introduced 02/03/2011) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Appropriations Latest Action: 02/03/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    36. 18. S.282 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Orphan Earmarks Act Sponsor: Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] (Introduced 02/03/2011) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Appropriations Latest Action: 02/03/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    37. BILL
      19. S.251 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to State and local governments for payment of obligations, to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from financially assisting State and local governments, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    38. 19. S.251 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to State and local governments for payment of obligations, to prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from financially... Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      20. S.245 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Commitment to American Prosperity Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    40. 20. S.245 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Commitment to American Prosperity Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      21. S.163 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Full Faith and Credit Act Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (22) Latest Action: 01/26/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    42. 21. S.163 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Full Faith and Credit Act Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Pat [R-PA] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (22) Latest Action: 01/26/2011 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2. (All Actions) Tracker:

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      22. S.102 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 01/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    44. 22. S.102 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011 Sponsor: Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/25/2011) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: Senate - Budget Latest Action: 01/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    45. JOINT RESOLUTION
      23. S.J.Res.34 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution 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 Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/23/2012) Cosponsors: (32) Latest Action: 01/23/2012 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2). (All Actions) Tracker:

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    46. 23. S.J.Res.34 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution 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... Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 01/23/2012) Cosponsors: (32) Latest Action: 01/23/2012 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 295 pursuant to P.L. 112-25, sec. 301(a)(2). (All Actions) Tracker:

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    47. JOINT RESOLUTION
      24. S.J.Res.23 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/29/2011) Cosponsors: (46) Latest Action: 11/30/2011 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    48. 24. S.J.Res.23 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 06/29/2011) Cosponsors: (46) Latest Action: 11/30/2011 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    49. JOINT RESOLUTION
      25. S.J.Res.10 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/31/2011) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    50. 25. S.J.Res.10 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/31/2011) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    51. JOINT RESOLUTION
      26. S.J.Res.3 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/26/2011) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 01/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    52. 26. S.J.Res.3 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/26/2011) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 01/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    53. RESOLUTION
      27. S.Res.331 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should "Go Big" in its attempts toward deficit reduction. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 11/16/2011) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Finance Latest Action: 11/16/2011 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    54. 27. S.Res.331 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should "Go Big" in its attempts toward deficit reduction. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 11/16/2011) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: Senate - Finance Latest Action: 11/16/2011 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    55. RESOLUTION
      28. S.Res.188 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A resolution opposing State bailouts by the Federal Government. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 05/18/2011) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 05/18/2011 Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    56. 28. S.Res.188 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A resolution opposing State bailouts by the Federal Government. Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] (Introduced 05/18/2011) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: Senate - Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Latest Action: 05/18/2011 Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    57. BILL
      29. H.R.5745 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] (Introduced 07/15/2010) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Appropriations, Budget Latest Action: 07/15/2010 Referred to House Budget (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.4899, which became Public Law 111-212 on 7/29/2010. Tracker:

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    58. 29. H.R.5745 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] (Introduced 07/15/2010) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Appropriations, Budget Latest Action: 07/15/2010 Referred to House Budget (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.4899, which became Public Law 111-212 on 7/29/2010. Tracker:

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    59. BILL
      30. H.R.5453 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Protecting Against Indebting our Descendants through Fully Offset Relief (PAID FOR) Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2] (Introduced 05/28/2010) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Appropriations, Education and Labor, Financial Services, Budget, Small Business, Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: 05/28/2010 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) Tracker:

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    60. 30. H.R.5453 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Protecting Against Indebting our Descendants through Fully Offset Relief (PAID FOR) Temporary Extension Act of 2010 Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2] (Introduced 05/28/2010) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Appropriations, Education and Labor, Financial Services, Budget, Small Business, Oversight and Government Reform Latest Action: 05/28/2010 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) Tracker:

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    61. BILL
      31. H.R.1557 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) SAFE Commission Act Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] (Introduced 03/17/2009) Cosponsors: (118) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 03/17/2009 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    62. 31. H.R.1557 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) SAFE Commission Act Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] (Introduced 03/17/2009) Cosponsors: (118) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 03/17/2009 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    63. BILL
      32. H.R.1294 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Congressional Accountability and Line-Item Veto Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 03/04/2009) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 03/04/2009 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    64. 32. H.R.1294 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Congressional Accountability and Line-Item Veto Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 03/04/2009) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 03/04/2009 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    65. BILL
      33. H.R.943 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Truth in Accounting Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] (Introduced 02/10/2009) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Budget Latest Action: 05/04/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    66. 33. H.R.943 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Truth in Accounting Act of 2009 Sponsor: Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] (Introduced 02/10/2009) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Budget Latest Action: 05/04/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    67. JOINT RESOLUTION
      34. H.J.Res.1 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (179) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/09/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    68. 34. H.J.Res.1 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/06/2009) Cosponsors: (179) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/09/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    69. JOINT RESOLUTION
      35. S.J.Res.42 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution to extend the continuing resolution until February 18, 2011. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 12/16/2010) Cosponsors: (16) Latest Action: 12/17/2010 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    70. 35. S.J.Res.42 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution to extend the continuing resolution until February 18, 2011. Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] (Introduced 12/16/2010) Cosponsors: (16) Latest Action: 12/17/2010 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 703. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    71. BILL
      36. H.R.6105 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Fiscal Integrity through Transparency (FIT) Act of 2008 Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] (Introduced 05/21/2008) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Budget, Ways and Means Latest Action: 05/21/2008 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    72. 36. H.R.6105 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Fiscal Integrity through Transparency (FIT) Act of 2008 Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] (Introduced 05/21/2008) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Budget, Ways and Means Latest Action: 05/21/2008 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    73. BILL
      37. H.R.6026 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] (Introduced 05/13/2008) Cosponsors: (148) Committees: House - Appropriations, Budget Latest Action: 05/13/2008 Referred to House Budget (All Actions) Tracker:

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    74. 37. H.R.6026 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41] (Introduced 05/13/2008) Cosponsors: (148) Committees: House - Appropriations, Budget Latest Action: 05/13/2008 Referred to House Budget (All Actions) Tracker:

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    75. BILL
      38. H.R.3958 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Truth in Accounting Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] (Introduced 10/24/2007) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Budget Latest Action: 11/14/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    76. 38. H.R.3958 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Truth in Accounting Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] (Introduced 10/24/2007) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Oversight and Government Reform, Budget Latest Action: 11/14/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    77. BILL
      39. H.R.2685 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] (Introduced 06/12/2007) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 10/02/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    78. 39. H.R.2685 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Fiscal Honesty and Accountability Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9] (Introduced 06/12/2007) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 10/02/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    79. BILL
      40. H.R.1789 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law. Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] (Introduced 03/29/2007) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means Latest Action: 03/29/2007 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    80. 40. H.R.1789 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) To require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of... Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] (Introduced 03/29/2007) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means Latest Action: 03/29/2007 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    81. BILL
      41. H.R.689 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 01/24/2007) Cosponsors: (93) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 01/24/2007 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    82. 41. H.R.689 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 01/24/2007) Cosponsors: (93) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Latest Action: 01/24/2007 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) Tracker:

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    83. JOINT RESOLUTION
      42. H.J.Res.1 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (163) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/02/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    84. 42. H.J.Res.1 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (163) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/02/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    85. BILL
      43. H.R.5129 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Truth in Accounting Act of 2006 Sponsor: Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2] (Introduced 04/06/2006) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 05/02/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    86. 43. H.R.5129 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Truth in Accounting Act of 2006 Sponsor: Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2] (Introduced 04/06/2006) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 05/02/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    87. BILL
      44. H.R.4890 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 03/07/2006) Cosponsors: (110) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Committee Reports: H. Rept. 109-505,Part 1; H. Rept. 109-505,Part 2 Latest Action: 09/05/2006 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    88. 44. H.R.4890 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] (Introduced 03/07/2006) Cosponsors: (110) Committees: House - Budget, Rules Committee Reports: H. Rept. 109-505,Part 1; H. Rept. 109-505,Part 2 Latest Action: 09/05/2006 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    89. BILL
      45. H.R.2842 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) To require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law. Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] (Introduced 06/09/2005) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means Latest Action: 06/09/2005 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    90. 45. H.R.2842 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) To require the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in the preparation of budgetary estimates of... Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] (Introduced 06/09/2005) Cosponsors: (48) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means Latest Action: 06/09/2005 Referred to House Ways and Means (All Actions) Tracker:

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    91. JOINT RESOLUTION
      46. H.J.Res.58 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 07/13/2005) Cosponsors: (143) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/23/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    92. 46. H.J.Res.58 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 07/13/2005) Cosponsors: (143) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 08/23/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    93. BILL
      47. H.R.3925 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Deficit Control Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (Introduced 03/10/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means, Government Reform Latest Action: 11/22/2004 House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    94. 47. H.R.3925 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Deficit Control Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (Introduced 03/10/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Budget, Rules, Ways and Means, Government Reform Latest Action: 11/22/2004 House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    95. JOINT RESOLUTION
      48. H.J.Res.22 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 02/13/2003) Cosponsors: (133) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/22/2004 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. (All Actions) Notes: On 6/25/2003, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.275 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.J.Res.22. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-3: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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    96. 48. H.J.Res.22 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 02/13/2003) Cosponsors: (133) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 09/22/2004 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. (All Actions) Notes: On 6/25/2003, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res.275 a resolution providing for the consideration of H.J.Res.22. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 108-3: text with signatures.) Tracker:

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    97. BILL
      49. H.R.5094 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To establish the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (Introduced 07/11/2002) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 07/11/2002 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    98. 49. H.R.5094 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To establish the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (Introduced 07/11/2002) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Government Reform Latest Action: 07/11/2002 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    99. BILL
      50. H.R.2 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] (Introduced 02/08/2001) Cosponsors: (70) Committees: House - Rules, Budget | Senate - Finance, Budget, Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 02/15/2001 Referred jointly to the Committee on the Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the orders of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    100. 50. H.R.2 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Social Security and Medicare Lock-Box Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] (Introduced 02/08/2001) Cosponsors: (70) Committees: House - Rules, Budget | Senate - Finance, Budget, Governmental Affairs Latest Action: 02/15/2001 Referred jointly to the Committee on the Budget; Governmental Affairs pursuant to the orders of August 4, 1977, with instructions that if one Committee reports, the other Committee have thirty days to report or be discharged. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    101. JOINT RESOLUTION
      51. H.J.Res.86 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 04/11/2002) Cosponsors: (127) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/06/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    102. 51. H.J.Res.86 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] (Introduced 04/11/2002) Cosponsors: (127) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 05/06/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    103. JOINT RESOLUTION
      52. H.J.Res.8 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] (Introduced 01/31/2001) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 01/31/2001 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    104. 52. H.J.Res.8 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1] (Introduced 01/31/2001) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Judiciary Latest Action: 01/31/2001 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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