A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 27, 1993)
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless the Congress authorizes a specific excess by a three-fifths vote of both Houses. Directs the President to submit to the Congress prior to each fiscal year a proposed budget that meets this standard.
Permits any bill for raising taxes to become law only if a majority of the whole number of both Houses of Congress approves it by roll call vote.
Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.
What just happenedFeb 4, 1993
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 4, 1993Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 27, 1993IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 27, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S861-862)
- Jan 27, 1993IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate