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S.J.Res. 5 (102nd)

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

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Introduced

14 January 1991

Last action

23 May 1991 · Failed

Status

Committee on Judiciary. Failed to approve for reporting.

Sponsors

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]

Subjects

Rule of law, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless the Congress authorizes a specific excess by a three-fifths vote of both Houses. Directs the President to submit to the Congress prior to each fiscal year a proposed budget that meets this standard. Authorizes the Congress, upon the request of the President, to waive these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 1991

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 March 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 1991

    Failed

    Committee on Judiciary. Failed to approve for reporting.

    Source: Committee

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