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1. JOINT RESOLUTION
   1. S.J.Res.19 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 05/02/2019) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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2. 1. S.J.Res.19 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 05/02/2019) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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3. JOINT RESOLUTION
   2. S.J.Res.18 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] (Introduced 04/04/2019) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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4. 2. S.J.Res.18 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] (Introduced 04/04/2019) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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5. BILL
   3. S.328 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Startup Act Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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6. 3. S.328 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Startup Act Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 02/04/2019) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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7. JOINT RESOLUTION
   4. S.J.Res.5 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/24/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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8. 4. S.J.Res.5 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/24/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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9. JOINT RESOLUTION
   5. S.J.Res.3 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (Introduced 01/04/2019) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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10. 5. S.J.Res.3 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (Introduced 01/04/2019) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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11. BILL
    6. H.R.695 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-138 Committee Prints: H.Prt. 115-88 88, H.Prt. 115th Congress Latest Action: Senate - 01/02/2019 Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8051) (All Actions) Notes: The bill provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through February 8, 2019. It also provides additional appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extends Medicaid provisions, and provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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12. 6. H.R.695 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-138 Committee Prints: H.Prt. 115-88 88, H.Prt. 115th Congress Latest Action: Senate - 01/02/2019 Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8051) (All Actions) Notes: The bill provides continuing FY2019 appropriations to several federal agencies through February 8, 2019. It also provides additional appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extends Medicaid provisions, and provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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13. LAW
    7. H.R.1892 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (Introduced 04/04/2017) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-119 Committee Print: H.Prt. 115-58 58 Latest Action: 02/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-123. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: Continuing appropriations through 3/23/2018. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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14. 7. H.R.1892 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (Introduced 04/04/2017) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-119 Committee Print: H.Prt. 115-58 58 Latest Action: 02/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-123. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: Continuing appropriations through 3/23/2018. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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15. LAW
    8. H.R.2266 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] (Introduced 05/01/2017) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-130 Latest Action: 10/26/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-72. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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16. 8. H.R.2266 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] (Introduced 05/01/2017) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-130 Latest Action: 10/26/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-72. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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17. BILL
    9. S.1877 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Startup Act Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 09/27/2017) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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18. 9. S.1877 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Startup Act Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (Introduced 09/27/2017) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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19. JOINT RESOLUTION
    10. S.J.Res.39 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] (Introduced 03/30/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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20. 10. S.J.Res.39 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] (Introduced 03/30/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/30/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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21. JOINT RESOLUTION
    11. S.J.Res.24 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/27/2017) Cosponsors: (50) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/27/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1450-1452) (All Actions) Tracker:

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22. 11. S.J.Res.24 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/27/2017) Cosponsors: (50) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/27/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1450-1452) (All Actions) Tracker:

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23. JOINT RESOLUTION
    12. S.J.Res.7 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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24. 12. S.J.Res.7 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/24/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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25. JOINT RESOLUTION
    13. S.J.Res.3 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/04/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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26. 13. S.J.Res.3 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/04/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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27. BILL
    14. S.3481 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) HHS Slush Fund Elimination Act Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] (Introduced 11/17/2016) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/17/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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28. 14. S.3481 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) HHS Slush Fund Elimination Act Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] (Introduced 11/17/2016) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/17/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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29. JOINT RESOLUTION
    15. S.J.Res.6 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/04/2015) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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30. 15. S.J.Res.6 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 02/04/2015) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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31. JOINT RESOLUTION
    16. S.J.Res.2 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/06/2015) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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32. 16. S.J.Res.2 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/06/2015) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2016 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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33. JOINT RESOLUTION
    17. S.J.Res.18 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] (Introduced 07/09/2015) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/09/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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34. 17. S.J.Res.18 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] (Introduced 07/09/2015) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/09/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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35. JOINT RESOLUTION
    18. S.J.Res.9 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 02/09/2015) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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36. 18. S.J.Res.9 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 02/09/2015) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/09/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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37. JOINT RESOLUTION
    19. S.J.Res.20 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 07/11/2013) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/11/2013 Read the second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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38. 19. S.J.Res.20 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 07/11/2013) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/11/2013 Read the second time and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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39. JOINT RESOLUTION
    20. S.J.Res.7 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/13/2013) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715-716) (All Actions) Tracker:

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40. 20. S.J.Res.7 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (Introduced 02/13/2013) Cosponsors: (44) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/13/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715-716) (All Actions) Tracker:

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41. JOINT RESOLUTION
    21. S.J.Res.6 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/29/2013) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/29/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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42. 21. S.J.Res.6 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/29/2013) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/29/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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43. JOINT RESOLUTION
    22. S.J.Res.1 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/22/2013) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/22/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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44. 22. S.J.Res.1 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 01/22/2013) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/22/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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45. JOINT RESOLUTION
    23. S.J.Res.24 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 08/02/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 79. Record Vote Number: 228. (All Actions) Tracker:

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46. 23. S.J.Res.24 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] (Introduced 08/02/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 79. Record Vote Number: 228. (All Actions) Tracker:

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47. JOINT RESOLUTION
    24. S.J.Res.10 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/31/2011) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229. (All Actions) Tracker:

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48. 24. S.J.Res.10 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 03/31/2011) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/14/2011 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 229. (All Actions) Tracker:

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49. JOINT RESOLUTION
    25. S.J.Res.5 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 02/03/2011) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/30/2011 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. (All Actions) Tracker:

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50. 25. S.J.Res.5 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (Introduced 02/03/2011) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/30/2011 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-512. (All Actions) Tracker:

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51. JOINT RESOLUTION
    26. S.J.Res.4 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not to exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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52. 26. S.J.Res.4 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the UnitedStates which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not to exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 02/01/2011) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/01/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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53. JOINT RESOLUTION
    27. S.J.Res.3 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/26/2011) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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54. 27. S.J.Res.3 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/26/2011) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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55. JOINT RESOLUTION
    28. S.J.Res.35 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 07/21/2010) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/21/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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56. 28. S.J.Res.35 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 07/21/2010) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/21/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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57. JOINT RESOLUTION
    29. S.J.Res.27 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 02/04/2010) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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58. 29. S.J.Res.27 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] (Introduced 02/04/2010) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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59. JOINT RESOLUTION
    30. S.J.Res.22 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to requiring a balanced budget and granting the President of the United States the power of line-item veto. Sponsor: Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL] (Introduced 12/15/2009) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/15/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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60. 30. S.J.Res.22 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to requiring a balanced budget and granting the President of the United States the power of line-item veto. Sponsor: Sen. LeMieux, George S. [R-FL] (Introduced 12/15/2009) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/15/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    31. S.J.Res.20 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 10/01/2009) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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62. 31. S.J.Res.20 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per cent of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 10/01/2009) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/2009 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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63. JOINT RESOLUTION
    32. S.J.Res.27 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] (Introduced 12/11/2007) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/11/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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64. 32. S.J.Res.27 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] (Introduced 12/11/2007) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 12/11/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    33. S.J.Res.24 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/13/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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66. 33. S.J.Res.24 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (Introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/13/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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67. JOINT RESOLUTION
    34. S.J.Res.19 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 10/01/2007) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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68. 34. S.J.Res.19 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 10/01/2007) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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69. BILL
    35. H.R.1591 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] (Introduced 03/20/2007) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Appropriations Latest Action: House - 05/02/2007 On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.2206, which became Public Law 110-28 on 5/25/2007. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    6. Vetoed by President
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    7. Failed to pass over veto
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70. 35. H.R.1591 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] (Introduced 03/20/2007) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Appropriations Latest Action: House - 05/02/2007 On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.2206, which became Public Law 110-28 on 5/25/2007. Tracker:

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    2. Passed House
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    4. Resolving Differences
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71. JOINT RESOLUTION
    36. S.J.Res.1 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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72. 36. S.J.Res.1 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 01/04/2007) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/2007 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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73. JOINT RESOLUTION
    37. S.J.Res.31 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balancing of the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] (Introduced 02/15/2006) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/15/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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74. 37. S.J.Res.31 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balancing of the budget. Sponsor: Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] (Introduced 02/15/2006) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/15/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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75. LAW
    38. H.R.3402 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 07/22/2005) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 109-233 Latest Action: 01/05/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-162. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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76. 38. H.R.3402 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] (Introduced 07/22/2005) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Committee Report: H. Rept. 109-233 Latest Action: 01/05/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-162. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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77. JOINT RESOLUTION
    39. S.J.Res.26 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] (Introduced 09/27/2005) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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78. 39. S.J.Res.26 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] (Introduced 09/27/2005) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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79. JOINT RESOLUTION
    40. S.J.Res.25 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress. Sponsor: Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] (Introduced 09/27/2005) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518) (All Actions) Tracker:

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80. 40. S.J.Res.25 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in any bill presented by Congress. Sponsor: Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] (Introduced 09/27/2005) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/27/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10518) (All Actions) Tracker:

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81. JOINT RESOLUTION
    41. S.J.Res.10 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 03/16/2005) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2857) (All Actions) Tracker:

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82. 41. S.J.Res.10 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 03/16/2005) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/16/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2857) (All Actions) Tracker:

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83. JOINT RESOLUTION
    42. S.J.Res.2 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 01/24/2005) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S366-367) (All Actions) Tracker:

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84. 42. S.J.Res.2 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to require a balanced budget and protect Social Security surpluses. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 01/24/2005) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S366-367) (All Actions) Tracker:

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85. JOINT RESOLUTION
    43. S.J.Res.3 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/31/2001) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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86. 43. S.J.Res.3 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/31/2001) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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87. JOINT RESOLUTION
    44. S.J.Res.2 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/22/2001) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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88. 44. S.J.Res.2 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/22/2001) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/15/2002 Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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89. BILL
    45. S.1319 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/08/2001 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-96. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 2215, which became Public Law 107-273 on 11/2/2002. Tracker:

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90. 45. S.1319 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 11/08/2001 By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-96. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 2215, which became Public Law 107-273 on 11/2/2002. Tracker:

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91. JOINT RESOLUTION
    46. S.J.Res.38 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] (Introduced 02/02/2000) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2000 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S291-292) (All Actions) Tracker:

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92. 46. S.J.Res.38 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] (Introduced 02/02/2000) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/02/2000 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S291-292) (All Actions) Tracker:

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93. JOINT RESOLUTION
    47. S.J.Res.31 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the President the authority to exercise an item veto of individual appropriations in an appropriations bill. Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] (Introduced 08/05/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/1999 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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94. 47. S.J.Res.31 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the President the authority to exercise an item veto of individual appropriations in an appropriations bill. Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] (Introduced 08/05/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 08/05/1999 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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95. JOINT RESOLUTION
    48. S.J.Res.17 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 03/25/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/25/1999 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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96. 48. S.J.Res.17 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 03/25/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/25/1999 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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97. JOINT RESOLUTION
    49. S.J.Res.7 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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98. 49. S.J.Res.7 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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99. JOINT RESOLUTION
    50. S.J.Res.5 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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100. 50. S.J.Res.5 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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101. JOINT RESOLUTION
     51. S.J.Res.4 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall exceed neither revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross domestic product for the calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1999-01-19 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
102. 51. S.J.Res.4 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall exceed neither revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross domestic product for the calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/19/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/23/1999 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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103. JOINT RESOLUTION
     52. S.J.Res.60 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 10/01/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/1998 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-10-01 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
104. 52. S.J.Res.60 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment that prohibits the use of Social Security surpluses to achieve compliance. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 10/01/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 10/01/1998 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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105. BILL
     53. H.R.3303 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1999, 2000, and 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] (Introduced 03/03/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/17/1998 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-06-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
106. 53. H.R.3303 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1999, 2000, and 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] (Introduced 03/03/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Judiciary | Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/17/1998 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-06-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
107. JOINT RESOLUTION
     54. S.J.Res.28 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the President the authority to exercise an item veto of individual appropriations in an appropriations bill. Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] (Introduced 04/24/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1997 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-24 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
108. 54. S.J.Res.28 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the President the authority to exercise an item veto of individual appropriations in an appropriations bill. Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] (Introduced 04/24/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1997 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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109. JOINT RESOLUTION
     55. S.J.Res.13 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/28/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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110. 55. S.J.Res.13 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/28/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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111. JOINT RESOLUTION
     56. S.J.Res.12 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (Introduced 01/28/1997) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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112. 56. S.J.Res.12 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] (Introduced 01/28/1997) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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113. JOINT RESOLUTION
     57. S.J.Res.8 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall exceed neither revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross domestic product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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114. 57. S.J.Res.8 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall exceed neither revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross domestic product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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115. JOINT RESOLUTION
     58. S.J.Res.7 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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116. 58. S.J.Res.7 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/19/1997 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. (All Actions) Tracker:

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117. JOINT RESOLUTION
     59. S.J.Res.1 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/04/1997 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 24. (All Actions) Tracker:

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118. 59. S.J.Res.1 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (61) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/04/1997 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 24. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-03-04 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-34. Record Vote No: 24. [externalActionCode] => 18000 [description] => Failed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
119. JOINT RESOLUTION
     60. S.J.Res.54 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 05/02/1996) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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120. 60. S.J.Res.54 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget constitutional amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (Introduced 05/02/1996) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/02/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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121. JOINT RESOLUTION
     61. S.J.Res.14 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/29/1995 Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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122. 61. S.J.Res.14 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/10/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/29/1995 Star Print ordered on the joint resolution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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123. RESOLUTION
     62. S.Res.82 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution to petition the States to convene a Conference of the States to consider a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 03/02/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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124. 62. S.Res.82 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution to petition the States to convene a Conference of the States to consider a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 03/02/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/02/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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125. JOINT RESOLUTION
     63. S.J.Res.22 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/01/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871) (All Actions) Tracker:

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126. 63. S.J.Res.22 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] (Introduced 01/19/1995) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 02/01/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1871) (All Actions) Tracker:

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127. JOINT RESOLUTION
     64. S.J.Res.16 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant the President line-item veto authority. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 01/12/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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128. 64. S.J.Res.16 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant the President line-item veto authority. Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 01/12/1995) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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129. JOINT RESOLUTION
     65. S.J.Res.2 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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130. 65. S.J.Res.2 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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131. JOINT RESOLUTION
     66. S.J.Res.1 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 104-5. Additional and minority and supplemental views filed. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-23 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
132. 66. S.J.Res.1 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1995 By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 104-5. Additional and minority and supplemental views filed. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-23 [displayText] => Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
133. RESOLUTION
     67. S.Res.61 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President currently has authority under the Constitution to veto individual items of appropriation and that the President should exercise that authority without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/17/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/17/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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134. 67. S.Res.61 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President currently has authority under the Constitution to veto individual items of appropriation and that the President should exercise that authority without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/17/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/17/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-17 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
135. RESOLUTION
     68. S.Res.60 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise the line-item veto without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination of its constitutionality. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/17/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/17/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-17 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
136. 68. S.Res.60 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise the line-item veto without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination of its constitutionality. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/17/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/17/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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137. JOINT RESOLUTION
     69. S.J.Res.15 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to reduce or disapprove items of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 01/11/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/11/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-11 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
138. 69. S.J.Res.15 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to reduce or disapprove items of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 01/11/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/11/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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139. JOINT RESOLUTION
     70. S.J.Res.13 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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140. 70. S.J.Res.13 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/05/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/05/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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141. JOINT RESOLUTION
     71. S.J.Res.12 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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142. 71. S.J.Res.12 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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143. JOINT RESOLUTION
     72. S.J.Res.11 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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144. 72. S.J.Res.11 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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145. JOINT RESOLUTION
     73. S.J.Res.4 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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146. 73. S.J.Res.4 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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147. JOINT RESOLUTION
     74. S.J.Res.3 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall neither exceed revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross national product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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148. 74. S.J.Res.3 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that expenditures for a fiscal year shall neither exceed revenues for such fiscal year nor 19 per centum of the Nation's gross national product for the last calendar year ending before the beginning of such fiscal year. Sponsor: Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/04/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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149. RESOLUTION
     75. S.Res.245 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise the line-item veto without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination of its constitutionality. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/26/1994) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/19/1994 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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150. 75. S.Res.245 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise the line-item veto without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization for the purpose of obtaining a judicial determination of its constitutionality. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/26/1994) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 09/19/1994 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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151. JOINT RESOLUTION
     76. S.J.Res.4 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the President to exercise a line-item veto over individual items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/15/1994 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6898-6901) (All Actions) Tracker:

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152. 76. S.J.Res.4 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the President to exercise a line-item veto over individual items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: 06/15/1994 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6898-6901) (All Actions) Tracker:

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153. RESOLUTION
     77. S.Res.195 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President currently has authority under the Constitution to veto individual items of authority without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 03/24/1994) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/15/1994 Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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154. 77. S.Res.195 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President currently has authority under the Constitution to veto individual items of authority without awaiting the enactment of additional authorization. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 03/24/1994) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/15/1994 Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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155. JOINT RESOLUTION
     78. S.J.Res.41 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/04/1993) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/01/1994 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48. (All Actions) Tracker:

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156. 78. S.J.Res.41 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 02/04/1993) Cosponsors: (55) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/01/1994 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1994-03-01 [displayText] => Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48. [externalActionCode] => 18000 [description] => Failed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
157. JOINT RESOLUTION
     79. S.J.Res.67 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] (Introduced 03/16/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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158. 79. S.J.Res.67 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] (Introduced 03/16/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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159. JOINT RESOLUTION
     80. S.J.Res.63 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 03/11/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/11/1993 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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160. 80. S.J.Res.63 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 03/11/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 03/11/1993 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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161. JOINT RESOLUTION
     81. S.J.Res.31 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/28/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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162. 81. S.J.Res.31 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/28/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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163. JOINT RESOLUTION
     82. S.J.Res.26 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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164. 82. S.J.Res.26 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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165. JOINT RESOLUTION
     83. S.J.Res.25 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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166. 83. S.J.Res.25 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/27/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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167. JOINT RESOLUTION
     84. S.J.Res.15 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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168. 84. S.J.Res.15 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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169. JOINT RESOLUTION
     85. S.J.Res.8 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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170. 85. S.J.Res.8 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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171. JOINT RESOLUTION
     86. S.J.Res.7 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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172. 86. S.J.Res.7 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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173. JOINT RESOLUTION
     87. S.J.Res.6 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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174. 87. S.J.Res.6 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution to provide for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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175. JOINT RESOLUTION
     88. S.J.Res.5 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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176. 88. S.J.Res.5 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require a Federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/21/1993) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/04/1993 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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177. JOINT RESOLUTION
     89. S.J.Res.298 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 05/06/1992) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/06/1992 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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178. 89. S.J.Res.298 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the United States Government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation. Sponsor: Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] (Introduced 05/06/1992) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/06/1992 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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179. BILL
     90. S.2265 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) Spending Priority Reform Act of 1992 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 02/26/1992) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Governmental Affairs; Veterans' Affairs; Budget; Appropriations Latest Action: Senate - 03/18/1992 Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg. (All Actions) Tracker:

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180. 90. S.2265 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) Spending Priority Reform Act of 1992 Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] (Introduced 02/26/1992) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Governmental Affairs; Veterans' Affairs; Budget; Appropriations Latest Action: Senate - 03/18/1992 Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg. (All Actions) Tracker:

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181. JOINT RESOLUTION
     91. S.J.Res.182 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 07/24/1991) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/24/1991 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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182. 91. S.J.Res.182 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Sponsor: Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] (Introduced 07/24/1991) Cosponsors: (24) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/24/1991 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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183. JOINT RESOLUTION
     92. S.J.Res.18 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relating to a federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/09/1991 Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed. (All Actions) Tracker:

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184. 92. S.J.Res.18 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution relating to a federal balanced budget. Sponsor: Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 07/09/1991 Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 102-103. Additional views filed. (All Actions) Tracker:

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185. RESOLUTION
     93. S.Res.126 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A resolution encouraging the President to exercise the line-item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 05/14/1991) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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186. 93. S.Res.126 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A resolution encouraging the President to exercise the line-item veto. Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] (Introduced 05/14/1991) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 06/07/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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187. JOINT RESOLUTION
     94. S.J.Res.5 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget and tax limitation. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/23/1991 Committee on Judiciary. Failed to approve for reporting. (All Actions) Tracker:

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188. 94. S.J.Res.5 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to a Federal balanced budget and tax limitation. Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 05/23/1991 Committee on Judiciary. Failed to approve for reporting. (All Actions) Tracker:

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189. JOINT RESOLUTION
     95. S.J.Res.128 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] (Introduced 04/24/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1991 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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190. 95. S.J.Res.128 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by the Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year. Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] (Introduced 04/24/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 04/24/1991 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions) Tracker:

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191. JOINT RESOLUTION
     96. S.J.Res.54 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] (Introduced 01/30/1991) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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192. 96. S.J.Res.54 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce an item of appropriations. Sponsor: Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] (Introduced 01/30/1991) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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193. JOINT RESOLUTION
     97. S.J.Res.47 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/24/1991) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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194. 97. S.J.Res.47 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal Budget Procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] (Introduced 01/24/1991) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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195. JOINT RESOLUTION
     98. S.J.Res.41 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/16/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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196. 98. S.J.Res.41 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] (Introduced 01/16/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 02/20/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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197. JOINT RESOLUTION
     99. S.J.Res.19 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution altering Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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198. 99. S.J.Res.19 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution altering Federal budget procedures. Sponsor: Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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199. JOINT RESOLUTION
     100. S.J.Res.14 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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200. 100. S.J.Res.14 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow the President to veto items of appropriation. Sponsor: Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] (Introduced 01/14/1991) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: Senate - Judiciary Latest Action: Senate - 01/24/1991 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. (All Actions) Tracker:

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