SJRES 22 · 101th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures.

Introduced 1989-01-25· Sponsored by Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.(1989-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Requires the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress prior to each fiscal year. Requires the Congress to: (1) approve a proposed balanced budget for each fiscal year; and (2) adopt measures necessary to assure that fiscal year appropriations do not exceed revenues. Permits any bill that would cause a violation of this latter requirement to become law only if passed by two-thirds of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions during times of declared national emergency.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats