HJRES 53 · 107th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing a amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a two-thirds vote to pass legislation that would result in a deficit in the budget of the United States for any fiscal period.

Introduced 2001-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2001-07-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote in each House of Congress to pass legislation that would result in a budget deficit for any fiscal period, with exceptions in case of war or a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious threat to national security.…

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Cosponsors (14)

14 Democrats