SJRES 10 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal expenditures from exceeding receipts during any fiscal year. Makes an exception to such prohibition, for a period not to exceed one year, if approved by two-thirds of the Members of both Houses of Congress.…

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