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Bill103th CongressFiled Feb 4, 1993Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 41

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 4, 1993)

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess.

Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses enacts legislation permitting otherwise.

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

Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote.

Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

What just happenedMar 1, 1994

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
55 cosponsors18 D37 R
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  1. Mar 1, 1994Floor

    Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48.

  2. Mar 1, 1994Floor18000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48.

  3. Mar 1, 1994Floor

    The Joint Resolution was modified by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Mar 1, 1994Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2045-2158)

  5. Feb 28, 1994Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1959-2015)

  6. Feb 25, 1994Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1883-1892, S1894-1940)

  7. Feb 24, 1994Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1799-1820, S1824-1834)

  8. Feb 23, 1994Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1695-1734)

  9. Feb 22, 1994Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S1590-1609)

  10. Nov 1, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14738-14739)

  11. Oct 21, 1993Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.

  12. Oct 21, 1993Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 103-163. Additional views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Oct 21, 1993Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 103-163. Additional views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jul 22, 1993Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Mar 16, 1993Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  16. Mar 5, 1993Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  17. Feb 4, 1993IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Feb 4, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1475-1491)

  19. Feb 4, 1993IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate