H.J.Res. 83 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 83 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 2, 2016, sponsored by Brad Ashford with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad Ashford (D-NE). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Apr 1, 2016)
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Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 719: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016
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- H.R. 2250: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016
- H.J.Res. 78: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
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- H.R. 2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017
- H.J.Res. 55: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
- H.R. 692: Default Prevention Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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