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 (Jan 19, 1995)
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.
What just happenedFeb 1, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)
Who’s behind it
- Feb 1, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)
- Jan 19, 1995IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 19, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1236)
- Jan 19, 1995IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate