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.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.J.Res.103.(1994-03-17)
Plain Language Summary
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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