House
Jun 6, 1996Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Constitutional Amendment - Requires the Congress, prior to each fiscal year, to adopt a statement in which total Federal outlays do not exceed total receipts, unless a three-fifths vote of both Houses authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits a bill to increase receipts from becoming law unless approved by a three-fifths majority in each House. Directs the President to submit a balanced...
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64-35. Record Vote No: 158.
Jun 6, 1996