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- H.J.RES.28
H.J.RES.28: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.
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 sixteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
155 (64 Democrats, 91 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced...
(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 Charles W. Stenholm (D-Texas) |