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H.J.RES.106: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Aug. 2, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 29, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
163 (9 Democrats, 154 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Requires a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of the Congress to pass any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate or base of any tax. Allows the Congress to waive the requirement when a declaration of war is in effect and when the United States is engaged in military conflict that causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.159.
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Aug. 2, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Joe L. Barton (R-Texas) |