HJRES 167 · 95th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the balancing of the budget.

Introduced 1977-01-19· Sponsored by Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(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 by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House stating that a national emergency (of an economic or defense nature) requires such suspension.…

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