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S.J.Res. 63 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring a balanced Federal Budget.

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Introduced

8 April 1981

Last action

9 April 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC]

Subjects

Rule of law, Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law · Budget

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year do not exceed the total receipts of the Government during such fiscal year, except when Congress determines, by a three-fourths vote of both Houses of Congress, that a grave national emergency exists.

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Timeline

  1. 8 April 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 April 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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