Bill96th CongressFiled May 17, 1979Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 79
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets and a limitation upon the outlays of the Government.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 17, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA](I-VA)Sponsor