HJRES 85 · 97th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to incurrence of debt by the Federal Government.

Introduced 1981-01-16· Sponsored by Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-1]· 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: See H.J.Res.350.(1982-08-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the Government of the United States from incurring direct or indirect debt without an affirmative vote of two-thirds of both Houses of Congress.…

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