HJRES 167 · 103th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the United States Government.

Introduced 1993-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.J.Res.103.(1994-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. 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. Prohibits an increase in the public debt limit unless three-fifths of both Houses provide by law for such an increase by a roll call vote.…

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Cosponsors (20)

1 Democrat19 Republicans