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S.J.Res. 7 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that Congressional resolutions setting forth levels of total budget outlays and Federal revenues must be agreed to by two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress if the level of outlays exceeds the level of revenues.

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5 January 1981

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Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

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10 August 2026

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires a two-thirds vote of both Houses of Congress to pass any concurrent resolution on the budget which carries a deficit.

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