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S.J.Res. 22

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

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a balanced Federal budget, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts.

Prohibits an increase in the public debt limit except by a three-fifths roll call vote by both Houses of Congress.

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

Prohibits any bill increasing revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of both Houses.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)

Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN](R-MN)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)

  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1236)

  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate