SJRES 9 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed thirty-three and one-third percent of the average national income of the prior three calendar years except as specified during war or national emergency.

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

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Directs Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year (except for repayment of debt) do not exceed 33 1/3 percent of the average national income for the three prior calendar years. Authorizes the suspension of such measure in the case of national emergency or war.…

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