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H.J.Res. 167 (95th)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the balancing of the budget.

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Introduced

19 January 1977

Last action

19 January 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4]

Subjects

Rule of law, Budget

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that total appropriations shall not exceed estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and the House stating that a national emergency (of an economic or defense nature) requires such suspension.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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