H.J.RES.58: Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced July 13, 2005
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 23, 2005

Bill Cosponsors

143 (18 Democrats, 126 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.Directs the President to submit a balanced...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
July 13, 2005

Introduced in the House by Ernest J. Istook (R-Okla.)

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