A substitute amendment reducing the deficit by $262 billion over three years by freezing defense spending at nominal growth levels, by cutting domestic spending by $16 billion and raising revenues $76 billion. It proposes that $29 billion in additional revenue be used solely for deficit reduction.

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Amendment Number
661
Description
A substitute amendment reducing the deficit by $262 billion over three years by freezing defense spending at nominal growth levels, by cutting domestic spending by $16 billion and raising revenues $76 billion. It proposes that $29 billion in additional revenue be used solely for deficit reduction.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 5, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 132 - 284 (Record Vote No: 71).
Submitted Date
Apr 5, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 661 — Informed