HJRES 22 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

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

Introduced 1995-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.(1995-01-25)

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 roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect and when the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security as declared by a joint resolution which becomes law.…

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