House
Jun 15, 2010

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.

Summary

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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits annual federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States of America, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waiver of this article when a declaration of war is in effect.

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Introduced(3/3/10)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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JH

Mr. Hensarling

(R) TX – 5

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Jun 15, 2010

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