Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

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Bill Number

HJRES 84

Introduced

Nov 4, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Topics

Budget deficits and national debt Constitution and constitutional amendments Economics and Public Finance Legislative rules and procedure

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the federal government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber.

Actions

Nov 21, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Nov 4, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 4, 2011

Introduced in House

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