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SJRES33: A joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. (117th Congress)
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SJRES33: A joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

This page covers SJRES33 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES33 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES33 are listed below.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 3
Chamber House and Senate
Latest vote 2021-12-15: Passed
Latest action 2021-12-16: Became Public Law No: 117-73.
Policy area Economics and Public Finance
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.

Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt


Roll-call votes on SJRES33 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2021-12-15 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 148 146 1 Official tally
2021-12-14 Senate On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 33 Joint Resolution Passed (50-49) 40 39 1 Official tally
2021-12-14 Senate On the Motion to Proceed S. J. Res. 33 Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49) 40 39 1 Official tally

Other bills numbered SJRES33

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Frequently asked

What is SJRES33 in the 117th Congress?

SJRES33 (A joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY].

What is the latest action on SJRES33?

On 2021-12-16: Became Public Law No: 117-73.

How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES33?

3 recorded votes in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2021-12-15, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.

Is this the same bill as SJRES33 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES33 was also used in the 119th Congress for different legislation.