HJRES 9 · 103th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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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 - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Limits the rate of increase in receipts in the statement to that of the increase in national income in the previous calendar year, unless law is enacted solely to approve specific additional receipts. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Authorizes waiver of these provisions in time of war. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a three-fifths majority of both Houses become law.…
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Cosponsors (20)
1 Democrat19 Republicans