S J Res 41 in Congressional Session 103

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S J Res 41

 

Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/4/1993--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits in any fiscal year total Federal outlays from exceeding total receipts, unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses of Congress authorizes a specific excess. Prohibits any increases in the public debt unless a three-fifths roll call vote of both Houses enacts legislation permitting otherwise. Directs the President to submit a balanced budget to the Congress. Permits any revenue-increasing bill to become law only if approved by a majority of the whole number of each House by roll call vote. Waives these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

Votes

Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
481994-03-01On the Joint Resolutions.j.res.41, as modified; A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.Rejected
471994-03-01On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1471Reid Amdt. No. 1471; In the nature of a substitute.Rejected
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S J Res 41
 
Bill Number : S J Res 41
Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
Sponsor: Sen Simon, Paul [IL] (introduced 2/4/1993)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 9/21/1993

    Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 10/25/1993

    Sen Boren, David L. [OK] - 9/21/1993

    Sen Brown, Hank [CO] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Bryan, Richard H. [NV] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [CO] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Chafee, John H. [RI] - 4/27/1993

    Sen Coats, Daniel [IN] - 2/7/1994

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 2/7/1994

    Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Coverdell, Paul [GA] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 2/4/1993

    Sen D'Amato, Alfonse [NY] - 11/9/1993

    Sen Daschle, Thomas A. [SD] - 2/4/1993

    Sen DeConcini, Dennis [AZ] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Dole, Robert J. [KS] - 2/4/1994

    Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] - 10/25/1993

    Sen Exon, J. James [NE] - 10/19/1993

    Sen Faircloth, Lauch [NC] - 1/26/1994

    Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 3/30/1993

    Sen Gorton, Slade [WA] - 11/5/1993

    Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Gramm, Phil [TX] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] - 3/3/1993

    Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Heflin, Howell [AL] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Helms, Jesse [NC] - 11/10/1993

    Sen Hollings, Ernest F. [SC] - 11/5/1993

    Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 11/19/1993

    Sen Jeffords, James M. [VT] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Kempthorne, Dirk [ID] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Krueger, Robert C. [TX] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 2/7/1994

    Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Mack, Connie, III [FL] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Mathews, Harlan [TN] - 2/4/1993

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 10/7/1993

    Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Moseley-Braun, Carol [IL] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 2/17/1993

    Sen Nickles, Don [OK] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Packwood, Bob [OR] - 10/13/1993

    Sen Pressler, Larry [SD] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Robb, Charles S. [VA] - 9/7/1993

    Sen Roth Jr., William V. [DE] - 9/30/1993

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Simpson, Alan K. [WY] - 7/23/1993

    Sen Smith, Bob [NH] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Thurmond, Strom [SC] - 2/4/1993

    Sen Wallop, Malcolm [WY] - 2/7/1994

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 4/27/1993

Other Info

Bill Number : S J Res 41
Title : A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require a balanced budget.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
2/4/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1475-1491)
 
2/4/1993:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
 
3/5/1993:Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
 
3/16/1993:Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.
 
7/22/1993:Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
 
10/21/1993:Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 103-163. Additional views filed.
 
10/21/1993:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245. 1
 
1/1/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14738-14739)
 
2/22/1994:Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S1590-1609)
 
2/23/1994:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1695-1734)
 
2/24/1994:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1799-1820, S1824-1834)
 
2/25/1994:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1883-1892, S1894-1940)
 
2/28/1994:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1959-2015)
 
3/1/1994:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2045-2158)
 
3/1/1994:The Joint Resolution was modified by Unanimous Consent.
 
3/1/1994:Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63-37. Record Vote No: 48.