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- H.J.RES.72
H.J.RES.72: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing an item veto in appropriations bills.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 16, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 5, 1997
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (2 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President line item veto authority with respect to appropriations bills.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| April 16, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) |