S.J.Res. 23 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. | PoliFocus

S.J.Res. 23101th Congress

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.

Subjects

Economics and Public Finance

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the President the authority to reduce or disapprove any item of appropriation in any Act or joint resolution, except any item of appropriation for the legislative branch.

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Related Legislation

H.J.Res. 313Proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.
1989-06-28Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
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H.J.Res. 422Proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.
1989-11-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
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S.J.Res. 31A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations.
1989-04-11Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.
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S.J.Res. 14A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation.
1990-09-19Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 832.
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Legislative Actions

1989-01-25
Introduced in Senate
1989-01-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
1989-01-31
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
1989-04-11
Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-1108.
1989-06-08
Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment without recommendation.
1990-04-26
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
1990-09-19
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 101-466. Additional and minority views filed.
1990-09-19
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 101-466. Additional and minority views filed.
1990-09-19
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 833.

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