Bill102th CongressFiled Jan 30, 1991Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 54
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 30, 1991)
Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.
What just happenedFeb 20, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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- Feb 20, 1991Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Jan 30, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 30, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate