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H.J.RES.9: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the federal government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 3, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) |