Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress and the President, prior to each fiscal year, to agree on an estimate of total receipts (except those derived from borrowing) for that fiscal year by enactment of a law devoted solely to that subject. Prohibits outlays for that year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding this amount unless the Congress, by a three-fifths roll call vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each House to increase the public debt. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Requires the approval of a majority of the total membership of each House by roll call vote before any bill to increase revenue may become law. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. Makes this article effective beginning with FY 1995 or with the second fiscal year after its ratification, whichever is later.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 June 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 July 1991

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 6 May 1992

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 450 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 290 with 9 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order.

   Source: Floor

6. 10 June 1992

   Floor

   Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.J. Res. 290 as unfinished business.

   Source: Floor

7. 10 June 1992

   Floor

   The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray Thornton to act as Chairman of the Committee.

   Source: Floor

8. 10 June 1992

   Floor

   House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 450 and Rule XXIII.

   Source: Floor

9. 10 June 1992

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 290 with 9 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order.

   Source: Floor

10. 10 June 1992

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 450.

    Source: Floor

11. 10 June 1992

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 450 passed House.

    Source: Floor

12. 11 June 1992

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 11 June 1992

    Vote

    On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 280 - 153 (Roll No. 187).

    Source: Floor

14. 11 June 1992

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 280 - 153 (Roll No. 187).

    Source: Floor

15. 11 June 1992

    Failed

    On motion to recommit Failed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

16. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

17. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    Mr. Green moved to recommit to Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

18. 11 June 1992

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

19. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 290.

    Source: Floor

20. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 450, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with with one hour of debate on the Kyl amendment in the nature of a substitute.

    Source: Floor

21. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

22. 11 June 1992

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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• Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Robert [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
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