Bills · 118th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

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Votes on passage
SenateOn Passage of the Bill · 6/1/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Bill Passed
  • Democratic43 Yea · 4 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Republican17 Yea · 31 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other3 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 5/31/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic164 Yea · 46 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican149 Yea · 71 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

This bill increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process.

DIVISION A--LIMIT FEDERAL SPENDING

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Sponsor
Rep. Patrick T. McHenry ( Republican · NC-10)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
5/29/23
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Status
5/29/23Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Veterans' Affairs, Rules, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Natural Resources, Small Business, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
5/29/23Introduced in House
5/30/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 456 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3746 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
5/30/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
5/30/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
5/30/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
5/30/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
5/30/23Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
5/31/23Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 84.
5/31/23Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (Legislative Day May 30, 2023).
5/31/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/31/23On passage Passed by recorded vote: 314 - 117 (Roll No. 243). (text: CR H2681-2692)
5/31/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 314 - 117 (Roll No. 243). (text: CR H2681-2692)
5/31/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/31/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3746.
5/31/23Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3746 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
5/31/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 456. (consideration: CR H2681-2706)
5/31/23Rule H. Res. 456 passed House.
6/1/23Passed Senate, under the order of 6/1/2023, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 36. Record Vote Number: 146.
6/1/23Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 6/1/2023, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 36. Record Vote Number: 146.
6/1/23Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1882-1892)
6/1/23Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
6/1/23Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1868-1882)
6/2/23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
6/3/23Became Public Law No: 118-5.
6/3/23Signed by President.
6/3/23Presented to President.