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

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

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

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Sponsors

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