Bill96th CongressFiled Feb 8, 1979Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 38
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to mandate a balanced budget.
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What just happenedFeb 8, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA](I-VA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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- Feb 8, 1979IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 8, 1979IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate