HJRES 1 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 1995-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64-35. Record Vote No: 158.(1996-06-06)

Recorded Votes

FailedSenate · 1996-06-06
Roll #158
Yea 64Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1996-06-06
Roll #158
Yea 64Nay 35
FailedSenate · 1995-03-02
Roll #98
Yea 65Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1995-03-02
Roll #98
Yea 65Nay 35
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #96
Yea 75Nay 25
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #95
Yea 63Nay 37
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #94
Yea 62Nay 38
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #93
Yea 68Nay 32
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #92
Yea 69Nay 31
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #91
Yea 63Nay 37
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #90
Yea 100Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1995-02-28
Roll #89
Yea 57Nay 43

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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. Prohibits a bill to increase receipts from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. 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. Requires roll call votes in the House and Senate under this amendment.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans