United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HJRES 1 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Last action — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

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Summary

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 chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Limits total outlays for any fiscal year to 18% of the U.S. economic output, unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber 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 two-thirds of each chamber 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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Action History

  1. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-117.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

  7. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  8. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E12)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 1 do?
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 chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Limits total outlays for any fiscal year to 18% of the U.S. economic output, unless two-thirds of each House of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber 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 two-thirds of each chamber by rollcall vote. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.
Who sponsors HJRES 1?
HJRES 1 is sponsored by Bob Goodlatte (R).
What is the current status of HJRES 1?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HJRES 1?
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