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118th Congress (1st) Vote 146 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.

6/1/2023, 11:08 PM

Congress118
Number#146
Session1

Vote Summary

HR 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

118th Congress (1st) Vote 146 is a Senate Vote on Bill HR 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. HR 3746 was introduced on May 29, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 0 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 hr 3746, also known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote responsible fiscal management and budgeting practices within the federal government.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a bipartisan commission tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the federal budget and identifying areas where spending can be reduced or eliminated. This commission would be required to submit a report to Congress outlining their findings and recommendations for improving the fiscal health of the government.

Additionally, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 includes measures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in government spending. This includes requirements for regular reporting on the status of the federal budget, as well as provisions for greater oversight of government contracts and expenditures. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 3746 is to ensure that the federal government is operating in a fiscally responsible manner and making efficient use of taxpayer dollars. By promoting transparency, accountability, and careful budgeting practices, this legislation aims to improve the overall financial health of the government and ensure that taxpayer funds are being used effectively.

The vote passed with a tally of 63 For, 36 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 44 Democrats, 17 Republican, and 2 Independents voting For, 4 Democrats, 31 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

63

44

17

2


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

36

4

31

1


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

1

0

1

0


Official Vote Question

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3746 - A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.


Official Vote Result

Bill Passed (63-36, 3/5 majority required)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.