Bill96th CongressFiled Mar 7, 1979Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 45
A joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States to mandate a balanced budget.
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 7, 1979
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA](I-VA)Sponsor