H.J.Res. 1 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 1 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Bob Goodlatte with 163 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 163
- 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 chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 151 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Feb 2, 2007)
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 110th Congress
- H.J.Res. 20: Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007
- H.R. 2206: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations…
- H.J.Res. 52: Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 69: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 72: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2764: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
- H.R. 5140: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
- H.R. 2642: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
- S. 496: Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2008
- S. 15: Stop Over Spending Act of 2007
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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