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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

USA118th CongressSJRES-14| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-5
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-7
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-5
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-75
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-5
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-7
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-5
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-75
    Introduced in House

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-67: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
  • HJRES 118-75: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

USA118th CongressSJRES-14| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to levy a new tax, increase the rate of any tax, or increase the debt limit. The amendment provides any Member of Congress with standing and a cause of action to seek judicial enforcement of this amendment if authorized by a petition signed by one-third of the Members of either chamber of Congress. Courts are prohibited from ordering any increase in revenue to enforce this amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-5
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-7
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-5
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-75
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-5
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-7
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-5
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 15, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-75
    Introduced in House
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-67: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
  • HJRES 118-75: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesJudicial review and appealsLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress