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Bill104th CongressFiled Feb 27, 1996Taxation
S.J.Res. 49

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes.

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What it does

A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.

What just happenedApr 24, 1996

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
21 cosponsors
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  1. Apr 24, 1996Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Apr 15, 1996Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  3. Mar 1, 1996Floor

    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

  4. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1366-1368)

  6. Feb 27, 1996IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to requ… — Informed