HJRES 160 · 95th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that, except in time of war or economic emergency declared by the Congress, expenditures of the Government may not exceed the revenues of the Government during any fiscal year.

Introduced 1977-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that total appropriations shall not exceed estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or by a concurrent resolution passed by the Senate and the House stating that a national emergency requires such suspension.…

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