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S.J.Res. 11 (104th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

4 January 1995 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of war, Federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) Federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes the Congress to suspend these prohibitions by concurrent resolution.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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