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H.J.Res. 71 (109th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress.

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Introduced

4 November 2005

Last action

6 February 2006 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

7 April 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to reduce or disapprove appropriations in any bill, order, resolution, or vote, which is presented to him or her. Declares that any legislation that the President approves and signs after such amendment shall become law as so modified. Requires the President to return those portions of the legislation that contain reduced or disapproved appropriations with objections to the chamber where such legislation originated. Allows Congress to consider separately any reduced or disapproved appropriations in the manner prescribed under the U.S. Constitution for bills disapproved by the President.

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Timeline

  1. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2006

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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