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- S.J.RES.7
S.J.RES.7: 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 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2013
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715-716)
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |