An original joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 23, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Federal outlays from exceeding Federal receipts in any fiscal year, unless the Congress provides for a specific excess by a three-fifths vote of both Houses. Authorizes the Congress to waive this article for any year in which a declaration of war is in effect.
What just happenedMar 25, 1986
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 45.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 25, 1986Floor
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 45.
- Mar 25, 1986Floor18000
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 45.
- Mar 25, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 18, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 13, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 12, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 11, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 10, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 7, 1986Floor
Considered by Senate.
- Mar 6, 1986Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Oct 23, 1985Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 358.
- Oct 23, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond. With written report No. 99-163. Additional and minority and supplemental views filed.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 23, 1985Committee14000
Committee on Judiciary. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond. With written report No. 99-163. Additional and minority and supplemental views filed.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 23, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
- Jul 11, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary ordered to be reported an original measure.
Judiciary Committee