H.J.Res. 76 — 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; and to provide for the systematic paying of the national debt.

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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the total appropriations of Congress from exceeding estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or national emergency. Prohibits any increase in the national debt as it exists on the date this article is ratified. Sets forth a schedule for repayment of the national debt.

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1982-08-18See H.J.Res.350.
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1981-03-18For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.
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H.J.Res. 59A 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; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
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H.J.Res. 98A 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; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
1981-03-18For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.
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H.J.Res. 101A 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; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.
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1981-01-06
Introduced in House
1981-01-06
Introduced in House
1981-01-06
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1981-02-17
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
1981-03-18
For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.

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; and to provide for the systematic paying of the national debt.

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