A joint resolution proposing a Constitutional Amendment relating to Federal spending responsibility.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 20, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress to assure that the total outlays of the Government during any fiscal year (except for the repayment of debt) do not exceed an amount equal to the greater of: (1) the difference between an amount which bears the same ratio to the gross national product at the close of such fiscal year as outlays for the preceding fiscal year bear to the gross national product at the close of such preceding fiscal year, and an amount equal to one percent of gross national product for such fiscal year; and (2) 19 percent of the gross national product for such fiscal year.
Permits a waiver of such limitations in case of national emergency or war, but requires expenditures in excess of such limitations to be approved by three-fourths of the Congress.
What just happenedApr 29, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 29, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 29, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Feb 20, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 20, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate