legislation: 103-sjres-31

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103-sjres-31 103 sjres 31 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government. Economics and Public Finance 1993-01-28 1993-02-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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