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Bill102th CongressFiled Jan 14, 1991Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 18

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relating to a federal balanced budget.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jul 9, 1991)

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless three-fifths of both Houses of Congress (by roll call vote) provide for a specific excess. Directs the President, prior to each fiscal year, to transmit to the Congress a proposed budget in which outlays do not exceed receipts.

Declares that any bill to increase revenue shall become law only if approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote, unless such bill is approved by unanimous consent.

Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of each House of the Congress, which becomes law.

What just happenedJul 9, 1991

Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
30 cosponsors16 D14 R
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  1. Jul 9, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 9, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 151.

  3. Jul 9, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 23, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Mar 8, 1991Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  6. Jan 24, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  7. Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 9, 199101

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless three-fifths of both Houses of Congress (by roll call vote) provide for a specific excess. Directs the President, prior to each fiscal year, to transmit to the Congress a proposed budget in which outlays do not exceed receipts.

Declares that any bill to increase revenue shall become law only if approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote, unless such bill is approved by unanimous consent.

Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when: (1) a declaration of war is in effect; or (2) the United States is engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of each House of the Congress, which becomes law.

Introduced in SenateJan 14, 199100

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits fiscal year Federal outlays (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding receipts (except those derived from borrowing), unless three-fifths of both Houses of Congress (by roll call vote) provide for a specific excess. Directs the President, prior to each fiscal year, to transmit to the Congress a proposed budget in which outlays do not exceed receipts.

Declares that any bill to increase revenue shall become law only if approved by a majority of each House by a roll call vote, unless such bill is approved by unanimous consent.

Authorizes a waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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