Bill Summary
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H.R. 444 requires the President to submit a supplemental unified budget that balances if his statutory budget submission fails to do so. The bill does not establish a specific time period in which the budget must be balanced—that time frame is left to the President to establish.
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Type of Rule
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Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 444. Reported by a vote of 9 yeas to 3 nays.
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Amendments
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| H.R. 444 |
Republican
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Democratic
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Bipartisan
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Submitted
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5
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8
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1
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Withdrawn
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0 |
0
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0 |
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Made in Order
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3 |
1
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1
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Other Elements of the Rule
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- Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designess.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each amendment made in order.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Woodall/McGovern
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Floor Action Expected
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The rule and the bill are expected to be on the floor: February 5 & 6, 2013.
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