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S.J.Res. 27 (111th)

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

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Introduced

4 February 2010

Last action

4 February 2010 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote in each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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