A substitute amendment that reduces the deficit by $206 billion over three years by cutting domestic spending $136 billion and raising revenues $7 billion. It increases defense spending $188 billion above the FY 1984 levels. The domestic spending cuts are largely based upon Grace Commission recommendations, with $45 billion to come from sale of Federal loan portfolios to private investors.

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Amendment Number
658
Description
A substitute amendment that reduces the deficit by $206 billion over three years by cutting domestic spending $136 billion and raising revenues $7 billion. It increases defense spending $188 billion above the FY 1984 levels. The domestic spending cuts are largely based upon Grace Commission recommendations, with $45 billion to come from sale of Federal loan portfolios to private investors.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 4, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 51 - 354 (Record Vote No: 67).
Submitted Date
Apr 4, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 658 — Informed