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- S.J.RES.13
S.J.RES.13: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 5, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Requires a balanced Federal budget, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits an increase in the public debt limit except by a three-fifths roll call vote by both Houses of Congress. Requires the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Prohibits any bill increasing revenue from becoming law unless approved by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| Jan. 5, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Howell Thomas Heflin (D-Ala.) |