SJRES 22 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.

Introduced 1995-01-19· Sponsored by Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)(1995-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Requires a balanced Federal budget, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits an increase in the public debt limit except by a three-fifths roll call vote by both Houses of Congress. Requires the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Prohibits any bill increasing revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of both Houses.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Republicans