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- H.J.RES.73
H.J.RES.73: Proposing a spending limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced July 21, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (4 Democrats, 39 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays (except those for payment of debt) for a year from exceeding the average annual revenue (except that derived from borrowing) collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber to declare an emergency and provide by law for specific outlays in excess of such limit. Requires the declaration to...
(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 21, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Justin Amash (I-Mich.) |