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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 Sponsor
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
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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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July 13, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Ernest J. Istook (R-Okla.) |