Smith: Failure Of of Balanced Budget Amendment Is A Missed Opportunity

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today issued the following statement following voting in support of H.J. Res. 2, which would propose a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
“Today’s vote is a missed opportunity to rein in Washington’s unsustainable spending levels,” said Smith. “A Balanced Budget Amendment enjoys the support of the vast majority of Americans. With the nation’s debt topping $15 trillion, a Balanced Budget Amendment is needed now more than ever. Getting our fiscal house in order is imperative if we are going to turnaround our economy and create jobs. I will continue to fight for this commonsense solution to ensure we pass a stronger country onto future generations.”
Smith is a cosponsor of H.J. Res. 2. Amendments to the United States Constitution require a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress before being sent to the states for ratification. A three-fourths majority of the states would then have to approve the amendment for final ratification.