H.J.Res. 78 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 78 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 2, 2010, sponsored by Bobby Bright with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- 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. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby Bright (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2010
- 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. (Jun 15, 2010)
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Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
- H.J.Res. 38: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
- H.R. 3357: To restore sums to the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2892: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 2996: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010
- H.R. 4314: To permit continued financing of Government operations.
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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