H.J.Res. 55 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency.

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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits total Federal expenditures from exceeding total revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or national emergency by a concurrent resolution which has passed each House of Congress by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of its authorized membership.

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H.J.Res. 350A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution altering Federal budget procedures.
1982-10-01Considered by House Failed to Receive Two-thirds Vote Necessary for Constitutional Amendment.
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1981-01-05
Introduced in House
1981-01-05
Introduced in House
1981-01-05
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1981-02-17
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
1981-03-18
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1981-03-19
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1982-05-05
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1982-05-19
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1982-08-18
See H.J.Res.350.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency.

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