HJRES 62 · 103th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget.

Introduced 1993-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-19]· House

Bill Progress

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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 in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.…

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