A 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 - Prohibits the total appropriations of the Congress from exceeding estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or national emergency. Prohibits any increase in the national debt as it exists on the date this article is ratified. Sets forth a schedule for repayment of the national debt.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 April 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 April 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 April 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 April 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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