H.R. 692 - Default Prevention Act
- Sponsor:
- Tom McClintock
- Summary:
- To ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on October 21, 2015
PASSED on October 21, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 235
voted NO: 194
5 voted present/not voting
Default Prevention Act
H.R. 692 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States.
- Other Titles
- Default Prevention Act
- Default Prevention Act
- Default Prevention Act
- Default Prevention Act
- Sponsor
- Tom McClintock
- Co-Sponsors
- Brian Babin
- Andy Barr
- Joe Barton
- Dan Benishek
- Mike Bishop
- Rob Bishop
- Diane Black
- Marsha Blackburn
- Rod Blum
- Kevin Brady
- Dave Brat
- Mo Brooks
- Ken Buck
- Steve Chabot
- Jason Chaffetz
- Curt Clawson
- Tom Cole
- Chris Collins
- Doug Collins
- K. Michael Conaway
- Kevin Cramer
- Ron DeSantis
- Scott DesJarlais
- Sean P. Duffy
- Jeff Duncan
- John J. Duncan, Jr.
- Renee L. Ellmers
- Tom Emmer
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- John Fleming
- Bill Flores
- J. Randy Forbes
- Virginia Foxx
- Trent Franks
- Scott Garrett
- Bob Gibbs
- Bob Goodlatte
- Paul A. Gosar
- Trey Gowdy
- Tom Graves
- Glenn Grothman
- Brett Guthrie
- Andy Harris
- Vicky Hartzler
- Jeb Hensarling
- Richard Hudson
- Randy Hultgren
- Lynn Jenkins
- Bill Johnson
- Sam Johnson
- Jim Jordan
- Mike Kelly
- Steve King
- John Kline
- Raúl R. Labrador
- Doug LaMalfa
- Doug Lamborn
- Robert E. Latta
- Billy Long
- Barry Loudermilk
- Frank D. Lucas
- Blaine Luetkemeyer
- Cynthia M. Lummis
- David B. McKinley
- Mark Meadows
- Luke Messer
- Jeff Miller
- Alexander X. Mooney
- Markwayne Mullin
- Mick Mulvaney
- Randy Neugebauer
- Alan Nunnelee
- Pete Olson
- Gary J. Palmer
- Stevan Pearce
- Robert Pittenger
- Joseph R. Pitts
- Ted Poe
- Mike Pompeo
- Bill Posey
- Tom Price
- Reid J. Ribble
- Tom Rice
- Martha Roby
- David P. Roe
- Dana Rohrabacher
- Todd Rokita
- Peter J. Roskam
- Keith J. Rothfus
- David Rouzer
- Matt Salmon
- Mark Sanford
- Steve Scalise
- David Schweikert
- Austin Scott
- Pete Sessions
- Chris Stewart
- Marlin A. Stutzman
- Mac Thornberry
- Scott R. Tipton
- Ann Wagner
- Tim Walberg
- Mark Walker
- Brad R. Wenstrup
- Bruce Westerman
- Joe Wilson
- Robert J. Wittman
- Rob Woodall
- Kevin Yoder
- Ted S. Yoho
- David Young
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Subjects
- Economics and public finance
- Budget deficits and national debt
- Congressional oversight
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government trust funds
- Interest, dividends, interest rates
- Members of Congress
- Securities
- Social security and elderly assistance
- Related Bills
- S. 2181 (114th) : Default Prevention Act
- H.Res. 480 (114th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 10) to Reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for Other Purposes, and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 692) to Ensure the Payment of Interest and Principal of the Debt of the United States.
- H.R. 3753 (114th) : Debt Ceiling Alternative Act
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/03/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 10/21/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected House On Passage: H R 692 Default Prevention Act 10/21/2015 This bill PASSED the House 235 voted YES 194 voted NO 5 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 2/03/2015 2/03/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. 2/03/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. 2/03/2015 Introduced in House 9/10/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 9/10/2015 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15. 9/18/2015 Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-265. Put on a legislative calendar 9/18/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201. 10/20/2015 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 480 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 10 and H.R. 692. 10/21/2015 Rule H. Res. 480 passed House. 10/21/2015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 480. 10/21/2015 Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 10 and H.R. 692. 10/21/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 692. 10/21/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 10/21/2015 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 692, the Chair put the question on adoption the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day. 10/21/2015 Considered as unfinished business. 10/21/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 10/21/2015 On Passage: H R 692 Default Prevention Act 10/22/2015 Received in the Senate. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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