A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a balanced Federal budget, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits an increase in the public debt limit except by a three-fifths roll call vote by both Houses of Congress. Requires the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Prohibits any bill increasing revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of both Houses.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 23 January 1995

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 23 January 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 January 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 January 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 4 January 1995

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