legislation: 103-sjres-41

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103-sjres-41 103 sjres 41 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Economics and Public Finance 1993-02-04 1994-03-01 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 55 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses 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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