SJRES 11 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution relating to a balanced budget.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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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 - Provides that total expenditures in any fiscal year shall not exceed the net amount of revenue received by the Government in that year. 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 economic emergency requires such suspension.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat