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S.J.Res. 34: 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

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S.J.Res. 34: 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

112th Congress · introduced 2012-01-23 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: 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). (text of measure as introduced: CR S45)

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2012-01-23 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: 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). (text of measure as introduced: CR S45) Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

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

Plain summary

Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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If it passes both chambers and is signed, it becomes law.

A “Nay” vote

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

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

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · 33 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Mike Lee (R-UT), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mike Crapo (R-ID), John Boozman (R-AR), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), James E. Risch (R-ID), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Thune (R-SD), Rand Paul (R-KY)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] reported raising $278,697 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

No linked floor roll calls in our collected records yet. This does not mean the bill has never had a vote. Check the official bill history.

Words on this page, explained (1)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-sjres34 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112