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- S.J.RES.23
S.J.RES.23: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced June 29, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (All 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 two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the preceding calendar...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 90.
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Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512.
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| June 29, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |