HJRES 1 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Bill Progress
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Introduced✓
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: 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
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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. 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.…
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Republicans