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S.J.RES.24: A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 13, 2007
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2007
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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 two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov. 13, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |