The Budget Control Act of 2011 will cut and cap federal spending, require a vote on a balanced budget constitutional amendment, meet existing commitments, and facilitate the enactment of a bipartisan plan to reduce the national deficit.
Rules Resource for the Budget Control Act of 2011
Summary
Type of Rule
Closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of the measure. Reported by voice vote.
Amendments
No amendments were submitted or made in order.
Other Elements of the Rule
- Total Debate Time: Provides one hour of debate with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules, 15 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and 15 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Dreier/Slaughter
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor TODAY.