United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 11 (100th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal balanced budget.
Introduced
6 January 1987
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Status
Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal outlays from exceeding Federal receipts in any fiscal year, unless the Congress provides for a specific excess by a three-fifths vote of both Houses. Prohibits a bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of the whole number of both Houses of Congress by roll call vote. Authorizes the Congress to waive this article for any year in which a declaration of war is in effect.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 6 January 1987
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/11
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/100/sjres/11