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H.J.Res. 73 (112th)

Proposing a spending limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Introduced

21 July 2011

Last action

25 August 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2], Rep. Walsh, Joe [R-IL-8], Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3], Rep. Quayle, Benjamin [R-AZ-3], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

5 December 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total outlays (except those for payment of debt) for a year from exceeding the average annual revenue (except that derived from borrowing) collected in the three prior years, adjusted in proportion to changes in population and inflation. Requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber to declare an emergency and provide by law for specific outlays in excess of such limit. Requires the declaration to specify reasons for the emergency designation and to limit the period in which outlays may exceed such limit to no longer than one year. Requires all revenue in excess of outlays: (1) to reduce the federal debt; and (2) upon the retirement of such debt, to be held by the Treasury to be used for the specific outlays in excess of such limit. Prescribes a formula for reducing outlays over ten years.

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Timeline

  1. 21 July 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 July 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 August 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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