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H.J.RES.18: 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
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2015
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2015
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment Prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each house of Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 22, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 12, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) |