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S.J.Res. 38 (111th)

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

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Introduced

3 August 2010

Last action

4 August 2010 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.

Sponsors

Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

4 December 2025

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 of each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase 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. 3 August 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 3 August 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 August 2010

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.

    Source: Calendars

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Documents

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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 4 August 2010

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 4 August 2010

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 August 2010

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