HJRES 5 · 112th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2011-01-24)
Plain Language Summary
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.…
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Cosponsors (4)
4 Republicans