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- H.J.RES.22
H.J.RES.22: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 1995
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.
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| Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Harold Lee Volkmer (D-Mo.) |