HJRES 58 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

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

Introduced 1995-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.J.Res.1.(1995-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Congress from increasing the limit on the public debt of the United States without the approval of three-fifths of each House of Congress. Prohibits any bill to increase tax revenue from becoming law unless approved by three-fifths of each House. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or when the United States by law is engaged in military conflict.…

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