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S.J.Res. 4 (104th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget.

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Introduced

4 January 1995

Last action

4 January 1995 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a balanced Federal budget, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress provides for a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Prohibits any bill raising taxes from becoming law unless approved by a majority roll call vote of both Houses.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S414)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 January 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 January 1995

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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