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S.J.Res. 18 (102nd)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relating to a federal balanced budget.

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Introduced

14 January 1991

Last action

9 July 1991 · Reported

Status

Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

Sponsors

Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Seymour, John [R-CA], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA], Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless three-fifths of both Houses of Congress (by roll call vote) provide for a specific excess. Directs the President, prior to each fiscal year, to transmit to the Congress a proposed budget in which outlays do not exceed receipts. Declares that any bill to increase revenue shall become law only if approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote, unless such bill is approved by unanimous consent. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 1991

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 March 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 July 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  7. 9 July 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 151.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 9 July 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

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