HJRES 36 · 97th Congress · Taxation

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that total taxation by the Federal Government of the people of the United States shall not exceed 15 per centum of the gross national product, and to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4]· 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: For Further Action See H.J.Res.11.(1981-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from enacting legislation which will cause Federal taxation to exceed 15 percent of the gross national product. Prohibits the making of appropriations in excess of the total estimated revenues of the United States in any fiscal year except in time of war or national emergency.…

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