Bill105th CongressFiled Jan 21, 1997Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 1
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
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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 happenedMar 4, 1997
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 24.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
61 cosponsors