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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA116th CongressHJRES-51| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2019
John Ratcliffe

John Ratcliffe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Chip Roy (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount, requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit, requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue, requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met, and requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. Congress may waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-1
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 116-18
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-1
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-14
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-2
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-119
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-110
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-98
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-15
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-107
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 116-18
    Introduced in Senate

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 116-11: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
  • HJRES 116-6: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 116-22: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA116th CongressHJRES-51| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2019
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 two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment also prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the economic output of the United States unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount, requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit, requires a two-thirds roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase revenue, requires the President to transmit to Congress a proposed balanced budget each year and prohibits the President from being compensated if the requirement is not met, and requires Congress to consider and approve a balanced budget each year and prohibits Members of Congress from being compensated if the requirement is not met. Congress may waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. The amendment prohibits a court from entering an order in any action that results in an increase in the collection of revenue.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-1
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 116-18
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-1
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-14
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-2
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-119
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-110
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-98
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-15
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-107
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 116-18
    Introduced in Senate
John Ratcliffe

John Ratcliffe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Chip Roy (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 116-11: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
  • HJRES 116-6: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 116-22: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents