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S.J.Res. 47 (102nd)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures.

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Introduced

24 January 1991

Last action

20 February 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]

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 President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress prior to each fiscal year. Requires the Congress to: (1) approve a proposed balanced budget for each fiscal year; and (2) adopt measures necessary to assure that fiscal year appropriations do not exceed revenues. Permits any bill that would cause a violation of this latter requirement to become law only if passed by two-thirds of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Authorizes a waiver of these provisions during times of declared national emergency.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 February 1991

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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