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

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

4 January 1995 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits a bill to increase receipts from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget. Sets a permanent limit on the amount of Federal public debt, prohibiting any increase unless legislation enacted by a three-fifths majority of both Houses becomes law. Requires roll call votes in the House and Senate under this amendment.

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Timeline

4 January 1995
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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4 January 1995
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Sources

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/12
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/sjres/12
us · 104-sjres-12 · source updated 10 August 2026