Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Stipulates that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency. Provides for the systematic paying back of the national debt over the one-hundred year period beginning with the ratification of this amendment.

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Timeline

1. 21 June 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 June 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 June 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 June 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Johnson, Albert W. [R-PA-23] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

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