H.J.Res. 22 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 22 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Ernest Istook Jr. with 133 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 133
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ernest Istook Jr. (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. (Sep 22, 2004)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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