S.J.Res. 27 · 111th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim DeMint
Introduced
2010-02-04
Latest action
2010-02-04 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

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 in each chamber before 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.