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

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. 19 January 1995

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 January 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1236)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 January 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 February 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 January 1995 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
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