104th Congress > House > Vote 979

Date: April 15, 1996

Result: 234-162 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 113

Vote Subject Matter: Government Management / Budget General Interest

Sponsor: McINNIS, Scott (R-CO)

Bill number: HRES395

Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Description: Providing for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes

Bill summary: Sets forth the modified closed rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 159 (Constitutional Amendment requiring a two-thirds vote of each House of the Congress to increase taxes).

Bill titles: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 159) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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