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- H.J.RES.23
H.J.RES.23: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill. Requires any item of appropriation contained in a bill approved by the President which is not disapproved to become law. Permits the Congress to reconsider any item so disapproved.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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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Feb. 28, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Phil English (R-Pa.) |