Bill96th CongressFiled Jun 7, 1979Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 86
A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to balance the Federal budget, limit Federal spending, and prevent an increasing share of the national income from being consumed by the Federal government.
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What it does
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What just happenedJun 7, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor