Bill95th CongressFiled May 17, 1977Economics and Public Finance
S.J.Res. 53
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that, except in time of war or economic emergency declared by the Congress, expenditures of the Government may not exceed the revenues of the Government during any fiscal year.
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What just happenedMay 17, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA](D-GA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors
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- May 17, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 17, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate