HJRES 1067 · 93th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.

Introduced 1974-06-19· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1974-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Stipulates that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency. Provides for the systematic paying back of the national debt over the 30-year period beginning with the ratification of this amendment.…

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