Bill97th CongressFiled May 6, 1982Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 196
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting total outlays of the Government from exceeding total receipts of the Government, and requiring reductions in taxes and outlays.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 11, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor