HJRES 219 · 95th 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 national emergency.

Introduced 1977-02-01· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1977-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - States that Congress shall make no appropriations for any fiscal year which exceed the total revenues of the United States for such year. Suspends such requirements when Congress and the President declare a national emergency.…

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