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H.J.Res. 51 (112th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control Federal spending.

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Introduced

30 March 2011

Last action

1 June 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law · Taxation

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States for the most recent calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Denies courts jurisdiction to consider any claim or question arising out of this amendment or any authority to issue any judgment, decree, or other remedial order relating to it.

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Timeline

  1. 30 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 June 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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