To implement the President's request to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 May 2011

Last action

31 May 2011 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Increases the statutory limit on the public debt from $14.294 trillion to $16.7 trillion.

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24 May 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 May 2011
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Vote
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).
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Vote
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: 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).
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3765-3775; text of measure as introduced: CR H3765-3766)
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1954.
Source: Floor
31 May 2011
Floor
Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor

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