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S.J.Res. 31 (109th)

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

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Introduced

15 February 2006

Last action

15 February 2006 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Allen, George [R-VA]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the U.S. budget deficit to be reduced to the following percentages of the amount of the deficit in the year this article is ratified: (1) 80% in the first fiscal year after ratification; (2) 60% in the second fiscal year after ratification; (3) 40% in the third fiscal year after ratification; and (4) 20% in the fourth fiscal year after ratification. Prohibits U.S. expenditures from exceeding receipts for any fiscal year after the fourth fiscal year after ratification unless authorized by a law approved by three-fifths of each House of Congress. Authorizes Congress to waive the provisions of this Act for any fiscal year in which a declaration of war is in effect. Requires any deficit that occurs as a result of such war to be reduced within five fiscal years following the war.

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Timeline

  1. 15 February 2006

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 February 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1363-1365)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 February 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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