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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

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Committee on Judiciary. Failed to approve for reporting.

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10 August 2026

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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