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A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA119th CongressSJRES-97| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would mandate a balanced budget for the federal government. Under this proposed amendment, the nation's expenditures and receipts must be balanced, though this balance may be achieved over a period longer than one year. The amendment specifies that expenditures include all government spending except debt payments, and receipts include all income except funds derived from borrowing. Congress would be required to achieve this budgetary balance within 10 years of the amendment's ratification, with a provision allowing for temporary emergency spending if approved by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-18
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-42
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-19
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-39
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Jan 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-2
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-18
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-42
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-19
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-39
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • January 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-2
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA119th CongressSJRES-97| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would mandate a balanced budget for the federal government. Under this proposed amendment, the nation's expenditures and receipts must be balanced, though this balance may be achieved over a period longer than one year. The amendment specifies that expenditures include all government spending except debt payments, and receipts include all income except funds derived from borrowing. Congress would be required to achieve this budgetary balance within 10 years of the amendment's ratification, with a provision allowing for temporary emergency spending if approved by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-18
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-42
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 118-19
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-39
A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Jan 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 119-2
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-18
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-42
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 118-19
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-39
    A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • January 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 119-2
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jon Husted

Jon Husted

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Rick Scott (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted