A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates which requires (except du...
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SJRES 4 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not to exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of a congressionally declared war, federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20% of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each chamber.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S424)
Sponsors
- Richard Shelby · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SJRES 4 do?
- Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits, except in time of a congressionally declared war, federal fiscal year expenditures from exceeding: (1) federal revenues for that fiscal year, except revenue received from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations of the United States; and (2) 20% of the gross national product for the preceding calendar year. Authorizes suspension of these prohibitions by concurrent resolution approved by a three-fifths vote of each chamber.
- Who sponsors SJRES 4?
- SJRES 4 is sponsored by Richard Shelby (R).
- What is the current status of SJRES 4?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 SJRES 4?
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