HJRES 51 · 112th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control Federal spending.

Introduced 2011-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(2011-06-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Denies courts jurisdiction to consider any claim or question arising out of this amendment or any authority to issue any judgment, decree, or other remedial order relating to it.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican