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S.J.Res. 27

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits 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 rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.

Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit.

Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote in each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue.

Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 R
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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