H.J.Res. 9 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills.

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Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the President to disapprove any item of appropriation in any bill. Requires any item of appropriation contained in a bill approved by the President which is not disapproved to become law. Permits the Congress to reconsider any item so disapproved.

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1999-01-06
Introduced in House
1999-01-06
Introduced in House
1999-01-06
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1999-02-25
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
1999-05-05
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2779)
2000-03-23
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow an item veto of appropriation bills.

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