A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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Timeline

1. 28 January 1993

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 January 1993

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S927-928)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 January 1993

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 February 1993

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 28 January 1993 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 January 1993

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 January 1993

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 January 1993

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Sponsors

• Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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