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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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Floor Vote
Latest Action · August 4, 2010
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
Introduced
August 3, 2010
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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