S.J.RES.24 - Federal Government - A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Please upgrade your Flash Player Latest Update: Wednesday, July, 23rd 2008 A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 11/13/2007--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber to increase the public debt limit. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. Requires a two-thirds rollcall vote of each chamber for final adoption of any bill to increase the internal revenue. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or under other specified circumstances involving military conflict.
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