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S.J.Res. 31 (101st)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.

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Introduced

25 January 1989

Last action

11 April 1989 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 11 April 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Documents

2 official files

Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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