United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 41 (103rd)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
Introduced
4 February 1993
Last action
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Status
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48.
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10 August 2026
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 of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses 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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5 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 21 October 1993
Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 21 October 1993
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 1993
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 1993
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 4 February 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/41
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/sjres/41