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S.J.Res. 38

Joint ResolutionFederalSenateFloor Consideration
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Introduced
Latest Action · August 4, 2010
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
August 3, 2010
Sponsor
Sen. James DeMintR
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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 of each chamber before final adoption of any bill to increase 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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