A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.

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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Timeline

1. 5 January 1995

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 January 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 January 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S509-511)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 5 January 1995 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
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