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S.J.Res. 27

Joint ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 4, 2010
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
February 4, 2010
Cosponsors (16)
0D 16R
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote in each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.

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