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- S.J.RES.7
S.J.RES.7: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 19, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, before each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits a bill to increase tax revenue from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Authorizes Congress to waive by joint resolution this amendment in time of war or imminent and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (R-Texas) |