HJRES 142 · 97th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during fiscal years during which the United States is at war) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the total amount of revenue of the United States received during that fiscal year.

Introduced 1981-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.J.Res.350.(1982-08-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the total amount of money expended by the United States in any fiscal year from exceeding the total amount of revenue received during such fiscal year, except in time of war as declared by Congress.…

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