H.J.Res. 22 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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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 three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts.

Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.

Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.

Prohibits any bill to increase revenue from becoming law unless approved by a majority of each House by rollcall vote.

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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H.Res. 275Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 22) proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2003-06-25Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Taylor (MS). Petition No: 108-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/108/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
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2003-02-13
Introduced in House
2003-02-13
Introduced in House
2003-02-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E253-254)
2003-02-13
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2003-02-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
2003-03-06
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2003-05-01
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2003-05-01
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 3.
2004-09-22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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